Trail Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Trail Creek today?

Trail Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge TRAIL CREEK AT MICHIGAN CITY HARBOR, IN; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Trail Creek high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Trail Creek, measured at USGS station TRAIL CREEK AT MICHIGAN CITY HARBOR, IN.

Current gauge height

6.36 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

-507 cfs

Boat Ramps on Trail Creek (6)

Mallard's Rest
Trail Creek Boat Ramp — Michigan City, Indiana
Trail Creek Boat Ramp — Michigan City, Indiana
Trail Creek Boat Ramp — Michigan City, Indiana
Trail Creek Marina — Michigan City, Indiana
Trail Creek (Old Johnson Road) Access Site — Michigan City, Indiana
Washington Park and Zoo — Michigan City, Indiana

See all Trail Creek boat ramps →

Trail Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Trail Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Trail Creek (TRAIL CREEK AT MICHIGAN CITY HARBOR, IN) currently reads a gauge height of 6.36 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Trail Creek 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 Trail Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 6 boat ramps on Trail Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04095380. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.