Traverse Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Traverse Lake today?

Traverse Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge LAKE TRAVERSE AT RESERVATION DAM NEAR WHEATON, MN; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Traverse Lake high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Traverse Lake, measured at USGS station LAKE TRAVERSE AT RESERVATION DAM NEAR WHEATON, MN (9.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

76.75 ft

Updated 44 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

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Boat Ramps on Traverse Lake (2)

Traverse Lake Boat Ramp — Windsor township, Minnesota
Traverse Lake, #3 Public Water Access Site — Folsom township, Minnesota

See all Traverse Lake boat ramps →

Traverse Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Traverse Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Traverse Lake (LAKE TRAVERSE AT RESERVATION DAM NEAR WHEATON, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 76.75 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Traverse 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 Traverse Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Traverse Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05049700. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.