Rainy River Water Level
Live gauge height for Rainy River, measured at USGS station RAINY RIVER AT MANITOU RAPIDS, MN (3.5 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
2.03 ft
Updated 35 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Water temperature
76°F
Boat Ramps on Rainy River (4)
- Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site
- Rainy River, Upper Sault Public Water Access Site
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — North Allis Township, Michigan
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — Wheelers Point, Minnesota
- Fort Frances Boat Launch — Fort Frances, Ontario
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — Rainy River, Ontario
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — Chapple Township, Ontario
- Sorting Gap Marina — Fort Frances, Ontario
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — Baudette, Minnesota
- Rainy River Boat Ramp — Rainy River, Ontario
Rainy River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Rainy River today?
The USGS gauge for Rainy River (RAINY RIVER AT MANITOU RAPIDS, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 2.03 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Rainy 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 Rainy River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Rainy River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05133500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.