West Okoboji Lake water level · IA
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at West Okoboji Lake (West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 06604200, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
4.27ft
recorded Nov 4, 5:45 AM
0.00ft
steady
+0.08ft
rising
4.13–4.29ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 4.27 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Nov 3 | 4.29 | ↑ 0.05 |
| Nov 2 | 4.24 | ↑ 0.06 |
| Nov 1 | 4.18 | 0 |
| Oct 31 | 4.18 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 30 | 4.19 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 29 | 4.18 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 28 | 4.19 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 27 | 4.18 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | 4.18 | ↑ 0.02 |
| Oct 25 | 4.16 | ↑ 0.02 |
| Oct 24 | 4.14 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 23 | 4.15 | ↑ 0.02 |
| Oct 22 | 4.13 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 6:24 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
West Okoboji Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at West Okoboji Lake today?
- 4.27 ft, recorded Nov 4, 5:45 AM at USGS gauge 06604200. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is West Okoboji Lake rising or falling?
- rising — 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for West Okoboji Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 4.13 ft to 4.29 ft; today's reading sits near the top of that range.
- Where does the water level data for West Okoboji Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 06604200 (West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at West Okoboji Lake?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 06604200
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
- 43.3784°, -95.1812°
- Gauge datum
- 1,392 ft
- USGS gauge
- 06604200
- 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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