LakeScout
Satellite view of Lake of the Prairies

Lake of the Prairies

Unusually high

Water level is well above normal for mid-September and falling.

Low (420.79m)Normal rangeHigh (430.15m)

Current Weather

2d ago
12°CSunny
Wind SE 0 km/h
Humidity 79%

A mix of sun and cloud

Environment Canada — Dauphin - Russell - Roblin - Winnipegosis

vs. Last Year

No data available

7-Day Trend

Falling

Down 13.5 cm over the past week

-13.5 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

96th percentile

Based on 55 years of records

Seasonal Outlook

Typical next 7 days

This lake usually drops moderately over the next week.

Typical next 14 days

Over two weeks, levels typically drops noticeably.

Tracking

This year is moving slower than usual.

Based on 55 years of seasonal patterns. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Lake Profile

Est. average depth9.2 m

Source: Manitoba Waterbody Data. Provincial average depth estimate.

Fish Species (9)
Common CarpMooneyeMuskellungeNorthern PikeRock BassSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite 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
429.22 m
Reference value
429.22 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date
96th percentile
Years of record
55
Source station
LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES NEAR SHELLMOUTH (05MD009)
Est. average depth
9.2 m
Relationship type
direct_lake
Mapping confidence
medium
Today's normal range
426.92–427.50 m
Same-date historical range
420.79–430.15 m
30-day change
-55.8 cm
Data confidence
medium
Observed at
Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot
Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 05MD009. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.