Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka water level
Lake, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
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What this means
Nothing unusual at Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka right now: the lake level of 928.22 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 928.37 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.15 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 928.62 ft, a difference of −0.40 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 928.22 ft and 928.39 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 928.37 ft0.15 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 927.60 ft – 928.63 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 928.62 ft−0.40 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 928.22 ft – 928.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 928.22 ft – 929.25 ft
Swimming and boating at Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka
At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow River at RockfordRiver gauge, Crow River | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | 15 mi | |
| Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn ParkRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | 15 mi | |
| Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 4.29 ft | Below flood stage | 17 mi | |
| Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | 20 mi | |
| Minnesota River near JordanRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 6.08 ft | Below flood stage | 20 mi | |
| Rum River near St. FrancisRiver gauge, Rum River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | 26 mi | |
| St. Croix River at StillwaterRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 1,110 cfs | Very low | 34 mi | |
| Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 7,460 cfs | Normal | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka higher than last year?
No, it is 0.40 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 928.62 ft.
How often is Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.
What is the water level of Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 928.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05289000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.95333, -93.48722(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Water level stage | 928.22 ft | 2026-10-16 15:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in Minnetonka (usgs:05289000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/lake-minnetonka-above-grays-bay-otlt-in-minnetonka
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