Water level
No public level gauge is matched to Namekagon Lake yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
WisconsinNatural lake, 3,317 acres, Bayfield County
Namekagon Lake conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: NE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 46°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 57°F, 69% chance of rain.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Bayfield County
- Surface area
- 3,317 acres
- Coordinates
- 46.2083° N, 91.0582° W
Background reading: Namekagon Lake on Wikipedia
About Namekagon Lake
Namekagon Lake covers about 3,317 acres in Bayfield County, Wisconsin and is classed as a natural lake.
We have not matched Namekagon 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.
Namekagon Lake questions
Is it windy on Namekagon Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 46°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 Namekagon Lake?
Namekagon Lake covers about 3,317 acres (5.2 square miles) of surface water.
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