North DakotaReservoir, 5,470 acres, Barnes County
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1,265.47ft
Down 0.22 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 42°F. Tuesday: SE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 46°F.
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1,265.47ft NGVD29
-0.22 ft in 7 days0.07 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Ashtabula was at 1,265.47 ft on October 26, falling 0.22 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,265.54 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Ashtabula covers about 5,470 acres in Barnes County, North Dakota and is classed as a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 05057500, listed as Lake Ashtabula at Baldhill Dam, ND. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 42°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Lake Ashtabula was at 1,265.47 ft on October 26, falling 0.22 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,265.54 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Ashtabula covers about 5,470 acres (8.5 square miles) of surface water.
If Ashtabula is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.