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WisconsinNatural lake, 261 acres, Walworth County

North Lake conditions today

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Water level

907.45ft

Steady this week

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

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 59°F. Tuesday: SE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 67°F.

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Water level

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907.45ft NAVD88

-0.06 ft in 7 days
Sep 21Oct 6Oct 23

Reading from Oct 24, 2026.

North Lake was at 907.45 ft on October 24, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Wisconsin
County
Walworth County
Surface area
261 acres
USGS gauge
05545000, North Lake near Elkhorn, WI
Coordinates
42.7453° N, 88.6361° W

About North Lake

Set in Walworth County, Wisconsin, North Lake is a 261-acre natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05545000 (North Lake near Elkhorn, WI). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers.

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.

North Lake questions

Is it windy on North Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 59°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 North Lake right now?

North Lake was at 907.45 ft on October 24, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

How big is North Lake?

North Lake covers about 261 acres (0.4 square miles) of surface water.

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