Lake Manitoba

Higher than usual

Water level is higher than usual for mid-September and rising.

Low (246.93m)Normal rangeHigh (248.70m)

Current Weather

2d ago

14°C

Wind ESE 3 km/h

Humidity 59%

A mix of sun and cloud

Environment Canada — Arborg - Hecla - Fisher River - Gypsumville - Ashern

vs. Last Year

No data available

7-Day Trend

↑Rising

Up 5.5 cm over the past week

+5.5 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

80th percentile

Based on 102 years of records

Seasonal Outlook

Typical next 7 days

This lake usually holds steady over the next week.

Typical next 14 days

Over two weeks, levels typically drops slightly.

Tracking

This year is moving faster than usual.

Based on 101 years of seasonal patterns. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Lake Profile

Est. average depth3.6 m

Source: Manitoba Waterbody Data. Provincial average depth estimate.

Fish Species (17)

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBrown BullheadBurbotChannel CatfishCiscoCommon CarpFreshwater DrumGoldeyeLake WhitefishMooneyeNorthern PikeQuillbackSaugerWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Source: Manitoba Waterbody Data. Species list only — not a fishing guide. Verify regulations before fishing.

Water Level — Last 30 Days

Technical details

Current level: 247.66 m
Reference value: 247.65 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date: 80th percentile
Years of record: 102
Source station: LAKE MANITOBA AT STEEP ROCK (05LK002)
Est. average depth: 3.6 m
Relationship type: direct_lake
Mapping confidence: medium
Today's normal range: 247.31–247.57 m
Same-date historical range: 246.93–248.70 m
30-day change: +5.6 cm
Data confidence: medium
Observed at: Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot: Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 05LK002. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.