LakeScout
Satellite view of Lake Winnipeg

Lake Winnipeg

Normal

Water level is right where you'd expect for mid-September and rising.

Low (216.73m)Normal rangeHigh (218.57m)

Current Weather

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

A mix of sun and cloud

Environment Canada — Grand Rapids - Waterhen

vs. Last Year

No data available

7-Day Trend

Rising

Up 10.9 cm over the past week

+10.9 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

58th percentile

Based on 69 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 moderately.

Tracking

This year is moving faster than usual.

Based on 64 years of seasonal patterns. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Aquatic invasive species present

One or more aquatic invasive species have been detected in this waterbody. Clean, drain, and dry your boat and gear before and after visiting.

Fish Species (20)
Black BullheadBlack CrappieBrown BullheadBurbotChannel CatfishCiscoCommon CarpFreshwater DrumGoldeyeLake SturgeonLake WhitefishMooneyeNorthern PikeQuillbackRock BassSaugerWalleyeWhite BassWhite 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
217.72 m
Reference value
217.67 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date
58th percentile
Years of record
69
Source station
LAKE WINNIPEG AT MISSION POINT (05SG001)
Est. average depth
Relationship type
direct_lake
Mapping confidence
medium
Today's normal range
217.45–217.83 m
Same-date historical range
216.73–218.57 m
30-day change
+2.2 cm
Data confidence
medium
Observed at
Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot
Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 05SG001. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.