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Lake Traverse conditions today

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Water level

76.68ft

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

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 44°F, 97% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 52°F.

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Water level

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76.68ft (gage datum)

-0.01 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake Traverse was at 76.68 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Minnesota
County
Traverse County
Surface area
10,747 acres
Elevation
974 ft
USGS gauge
05049700, Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton, MN
Coordinates
45.7692° N, 96.6389° W

Background reading: Lake Traverse on Wikipedia

About Lake Traverse

Lake Traverse is a 10,747-acre reservoir in Traverse County, Minnesota. The water surface sits about 974 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05049700 (Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton, MN). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. 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.

Lake Traverse questions

Is it windy on Lake Traverse today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 44°F, 97% chance of rain. 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 Traverse right now?

Lake Traverse was at 76.68 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

How big is Lake Traverse?

Lake Traverse covers about 10,747 acres (17 square miles) of surface water.

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