Escanaba River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Escanaba River today?

Escanaba River water levels are measured at USGS gauge MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Escanaba River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Escanaba River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Escanaba River, measured at USGS station MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI (14.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

1.59 ft

Updated 16 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

92 cfs

Boat Ramps on Escanaba River (5)

Dam 3 Boat Launch — Escanaba Township, Michigan
Burnt Camp Boat Launch — Cornell Township, Michigan
East Branch Escanaba River — Forsyth Township, Michigan
Main Branch Escanaba River — Forsyth Township, Michigan
East Branch Escanaba River — Forsyth Township, Michigan

See all Escanaba River boat ramps →

Escanaba River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Escanaba River today?

The USGS gauge for Escanaba River (MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 1.59 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Escanaba River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Escanaba River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Escanaba River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04058100. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.