Water level
No public level gauge is matched to Muskegon Lake yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
MichiganNatural lake, 4,151 acres, Muskegon County
Muskegon Lake conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 60°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 61°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Muskegon County
- Surface area
- 4,151 acres
- Max depth
- 79 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2368° N, 86.2902° W
Background reading: Muskegon Lake on Wikipedia
About Muskegon Lake
Set in Muskegon County, Michigan, Muskegon Lake is a 4,151-acre natural lake. At its deepest it reaches roughly 79 ft.
We have not matched Muskegon Lake to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a lake association that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.
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.
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.
Muskegon Lake questions
Is it windy on Muskegon Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 60°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.
How big is Muskegon Lake?
Muskegon Lake covers about 4,151 acres (6.5 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Muskegon Lake?
The deepest point of Muskegon Lake is roughly 79 ft.
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