Intermediate Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Intermediate Lake today?

Intermediate Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge INTERMEDIATE LAKE AT CENTRAL LAKE, MI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Intermediate Lake high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Intermediate Lake, measured at USGS station INTERMEDIATE LAKE AT CENTRAL LAKE, MI (2.2 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

7.33 ft

Updated 9 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.10 ft

30-day avg: 7.23 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 7.15–7.37 ft2026-09-01

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

Boat Ramps on Intermediate Lake (5)

Poseidon Marine — Central Lake Township, Michigan
Openo Park Boat Launch — Kearney Township, Michigan
Central Lake — Central Lake Township, Michigan
Intermediate Lake Boat Ramp — Central Lake Township, Michigan
Intermediate Lake Boat Ramp — Forest Home Township, Michigan

See all Intermediate Lake boat ramps →

Intermediate Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Intermediate Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Intermediate Lake (INTERMEDIATE LAKE AT CENTRAL LAKE, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 7.33 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Intermediate Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Intermediate Lake is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Intermediate Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Intermediate Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 450415085153501. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.