Water level
537.71ft NGVD29
-0.12 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Monroe was at 537.71 ft on October 26, falling 0.12 ft over the past week.
IndianaReservoir, 11,112 acres
Lake Monroe conditions today
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Water level
537.71ft
Down 0.12 ft this week
Sailing
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Fishing
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Hour by hour
Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 73°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Indiana
- Surface area
- 11,112 acres
- USGS gauge
- 03372400, Monroe Lake near Harrodsburg, IN
- Coordinates
- 39.0587° N, 86.4464° W
Background reading: Lake Monroe on Wikipedia
About Lake Monroe
Set in Indiana, Lake Monroe is a 11,112-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 03372400 (Monroe Lake near Harrodsburg, IN), about 5 mi from the middle of the lake. 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 Monroe questions
Is it windy on Lake Monroe today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°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 Monroe right now?
Lake Monroe was at 537.71 ft on October 26, falling 0.12 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Monroe?
Lake Monroe covers about 11,112 acres (17 square miles) of surface water.
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