LakeLevelIs Lake Winnibigoshish low right now?
Lake Winnibigoshish was at 1,298.04 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.40 ft below its full pool of 1,298.4 ft. That is 0.20 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Lake Winnibigoshish on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,298.02 | −0.03 | −0.4 |
| Oct 9 | 1,298.05 | −0.07 | −0.4 |
| Oct 8 | 1,298.12 | −0.05 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 1,298.17 | +0.06 | −0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 1,298.11 | +0.03 | −0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 1,298.08 | −0.08 | −0.4 |
| Oct 4 | 1,298.16 | +0.04 | −0.3 |
| Oct 3 | 1,298.12 | −0.03 | −0.3 |
| Oct 2 | 1,298.15 | −0.08 | −0.3 |
| Oct 1 | 1,298.23 | +0.07 | −0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 1,298.16 | +0.04 | −0.3 |
| Sep 29 | 1,298.12 | +0.03 | −0.3 |
| Sep 28 | 1,298.09 | −0.01 | −0.4 |
| Sep 27 | 1,298.10 | +0.08 | −0.3 |
About Lake Winnibigoshish
- Full pool
- 1,298.4 ft (Top of Normal)
- 10-year range
- 1,296.9 ft (October 26, 2021) to 1,300.2 ft (June 26, 2022)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, MissHW_Winni
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Winnibigoshish
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- Pokegama LakeMinnesota · 25 mi 1,273.2 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- Pine River LakeMinnesota · 53 mi 1,229.3 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Big Sandy LakeMinnesota · 56 mi 1,216.0 ft −0.0 wkAt full pool
- Upper Red LakeMinnesota · 56 mi 1,173.6 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Red LakeMinnesota · 68 mi 1,173.6 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Winnibigoshish low right now?
Lake Winnibigoshish was at 1,298.04 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.40 ft below its full pool of 1,298.4 ft. That is 0.20 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Lake Winnibigoshish?
Full pool (Top of Normal) is 1,298.4 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Lake Winnibigoshish level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (MVP district, MissHW_Winni). Readings are provisional and can be revised.