Otter Tail River Water Level
Live gauge height for Otter Tail River, measured at USGS station OTTER TAIL RIVER NEAR ELIZABETH, MN (8.8 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
4.56 ft
Updated 1 hr ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
77 cfs
Boat Ramps on Otter Tail River (9)
- Otter Tail River Resevoir, Robert Hannah Recreational Area Public Water Access Site — Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River Boat Ramp — Frazee, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Phelps Mill Public Water Access Site — Maine Township, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Taplin Gorge/Friberg Dam Public Water Access Site — Friberg Township, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Diversion Dam Public Water Access Site — Aurdal Township, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Riverside Park — Frazee, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Hwy 1 Public Water Access Site — Aurdal Township, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Wannigan Road Public Water Access Site — Burlington township, Minnesota
- Otter Tail River, Hwy 210 Public Water Access Site — Dane Prairie Township, Minnesota
Otter Tail River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Otter Tail River today?
The USGS gauge for Otter Tail River (OTTER TAIL RIVER NEAR ELIZABETH, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 4.56 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 9 boat ramps on Otter Tail River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05030500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.