Manitowish River Water Level

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

Manitowish River water levels are measured at USGS gauge BEAR RIVER NEAR MANITOWISH WATERS, WI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Manitowish River high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Manitowish River, measured at USGS station BEAR RIVER NEAR MANITOWISH WATERS, WI (6.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

2.65 ft

Updated 22 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

7 cfs

Boat Ramps on Manitowish River (2)

Manitowish River Access — TOWN OF MERCER, Wisconsin
Manitowish River Hwy 51 Access — TOWN OF MANITOWISH WATERS, Wisconsin

See all Manitowish River boat ramps →

Manitowish River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Manitowish River today?

The USGS gauge for Manitowish River (BEAR RIVER NEAR MANITOWISH WATERS, WI) currently reads a gauge height of 2.65 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Manitowish 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 Manitowish River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Manitowish River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05357335. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.