Rend Lake Water Level
Live gauge height for Rend Lake, measured at USGS station BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL (3.7 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
7.55 ft
Updated 35 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
40 cfs
Boat Ramps on Rend Lake (11)
- Rend Lake Bike Trail — Rend City, Illinois
- County Line Pavilion - Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake Boat Ramp — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake Boat Ramp — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake — Rend City, Illinois
- Rend Lake — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake — Ewing township, Illinois
- Marcum Branch — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake — Barren township, Illinois
- Rend Lake — Ewing township, Illinois
Rend Lake Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Rend Lake today?
The USGS gauge for Rend Lake (BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL) currently reads a gauge height of 7.55 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Rend Lake 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 Rend Lake?
BoatLaunchMap lists 11 boat ramps on Rend Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05595952. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.