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Lake St. Helen conditions today

Lake St. Helen, Michigan
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Water level

1,154.81ft

Down 0.16 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: N wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 55°F. Tuesday: SE wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 54°F.

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Water level

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1,154.81ft NAVD88

-0.16 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake St. Helen was at 1,154.81 ft on October 26, falling 0.16 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Michigan
County
Roscommon County
Surface area
2,417 acres
USGS gauge
442409084274001, Lake St. Helen at St. Helen, MI
Coordinates
44.3684° N, 84.4588° W

Background reading: Lake St. Helen on Wikipedia

About Lake St. Helen

Lake St. Helen is a 2,417-acre natural lake in Roscommon County, Michigan.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 442409084274001 (Lake St. Helen at St. Helen, MI), about 1 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

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.

Lake St. Helen questions

Is it windy on Lake St. Helen today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: N wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 55°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.

What is the water level at Lake St. Helen right now?

Lake St. Helen was at 1,154.81 ft on October 26, falling 0.16 ft over the past week.

How big is Lake St. Helen?

Lake St. Helen covers about 2,417 acres (3.8 square miles) of surface water.

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