Van Etten Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Van Etten Lake today?

Van Etten Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge VAN ETTEN LAKE AT OSCODA, MI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Van Etten Lake high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Van Etten Lake, measured at USGS station VAN ETTEN LAKE AT OSCODA, MI (1.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

18.27 ft

Updated 30 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

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Boat Ramps on Van Etten Lake (3)

Wurtsmith Air Museum — Oscoda Township, Michigan
Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground — Oscoda Township, Michigan
Van Etten Lake SFCG — Oscoda Township, Michigan

See all Van Etten Lake boat ramps →

Van Etten Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Van Etten Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Van Etten Lake (VAN ETTEN LAKE AT OSCODA, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 18.27 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Van Etten 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 Van Etten Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 3 boat ramps on Van Etten Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 442656083202301. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.