Prairie River Water Level
Live gauge height for Prairie River, measured at USGS station SPIRIT RIVER AT SPIRIT FALLS, WI (12.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
1.22 ft
Updated 35 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
8 cfs
Boat Ramps on Prairie River (14)
- Prairie River Carry-In — TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Access — TOWN OF HARRISON, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Access — TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Launch — TOWN OF MERRILL, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Walk-In — TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin
- Prairie River (N) Public Water Access Site — Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Prairie River Launch — TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Carry-In Access — TOWN OF PARRISH, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Walk-In — TOWN OF HARRISON, Wisconsin
- Prairie River Access — TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin
Prairie River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Prairie River today?
The USGS gauge for Prairie River (SPIRIT RIVER AT SPIRIT FALLS, WI) currently reads a gauge height of 1.22 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Prairie 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 Prairie River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 14 boat ramps on Prairie River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05393500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.