Rockland Lake water level · WI

Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Rockland Lake (Rockland Lake Near Burlington).

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Rockland Lake water level

USGS gauge 05545550 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.

No current gauge data

USGS gauge 05545550 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Rockland Lake are unaffected.

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Gauge status

No recent readings

USGS 05545550

Gauge datum

787ft

Gage height

Location

42.6761°, -88.2492°

Rockland Lake Near Burlington

Gage height history

Gage height · USGS gauge 05545550

Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
42.6761°, -88.2492°
Gauge datum
787 ft
USGS gauge
05545550
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Midwest lakes are dominated by pre-frontal south winds that build through the day, then swing northwest sharply behind a cold front — the shift can arrive in minutes and double the gusts, especially on east–west basins.

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