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Otsego Lake conditions today

Otsego Lake, Michigan
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Water level

1,273.29ft

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: N wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 51°F. Tuesday: SE wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 54°F.

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Water level

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1,273.29ft NAVD88

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

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Otsego Lake was at 1,273.29 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Michigan
County
Otsego County
Surface area
2,013 acres
Elevation
1,270 ft
USGS gauge
445512084415301, Otsego Lake near Gaylord, MI
Coordinates
44.9515° N, 84.6934° W

Background reading: Otsego Lake on Wikipedia

About Otsego Lake

Set in Otsego County, Michigan, Otsego Lake is a 2,013-acre natural lake. The water surface sits about 1,270 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 445512084415301 (Otsego Lake near Gaylord, MI), about 1 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

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.

Otsego Lake questions

Is it windy on Otsego Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: N wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 51°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 Otsego Lake right now?

Otsego Lake was at 1,273.29 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

How big is Otsego Lake?

Otsego Lake covers about 2,013 acres (3.1 square miles) of surface water.

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