Fox River Water Level

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

Fox River water levels are measured at USGS gauge LAKE WINNEBAGO NEAR STOCKBRIDGE, WI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Fox River high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Fox River, measured at USGS station LAKE WINNEBAGO NEAR STOCKBRIDGE, WI (1.5 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

3.01 ft

Updated 31 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.06 ft

30-day avg: 2.95 ft

Streamflow

—

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 2.88–3.03 ft2026-09-02

Fox River is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Fox River (22)

Pottawatomie Park — St. Charles, Illinois
Fabyan Forest Preserve — Geneva, Illinois
Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve — Coleman, Illinois
Island Park — Geneva, Illinois
Festival Park — Elgin, Illinois
Walton Island Park — Elgin, Illinois
Riverside Park — City of Berlin, Wisconsin
Wells Park — De Pere, Wisconsin
Marie Grolich Park — Elgin, Illinois
McCullough Park — Aurora, Illinois

See all Fox River boat ramps →

Fox River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Fox River today?

The USGS gauge for Fox River (LAKE WINNEBAGO NEAR STOCKBRIDGE, WI) currently reads a gauge height of 3.01 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Fox River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Fox River is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Fox River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 22 boat ramps on Fox River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04084255. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.