LakeScout
Satellite view of Oak Lake

Oak Lake

Unusually high

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

Low (428.32m)Normal rangeHigh (429.90m)

Current Weather

2d ago
14°C
Wind E 12 km/h
Humidity 75%

A mix of sun and cloud

Environment Canada — Virden - Souris

vs. Last Year

No data available

7-Day Trend

Rising

Up 3.7 cm over the past week

+3.7 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

93rd percentile

Based on 55 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 48 years of seasonal patterns. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Lake Profile

Est. average depth2.2 m

Source: Manitoba Waterbody Data. Provincial average depth estimate.

Boat Launches (1)

Source: Manitoba Waterbody Entry Points. Verify conditions before visiting.

Fish Species (5)
Northern PikeSmallmouth 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
429.71 m
Reference value
429.71 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date
93rd percentile
Years of record
55
Source station
OAK LAKE AT OAK LAKE RESORT (05NG813)
Est. average depth
2.2 m
Relationship type
direct_lake
Mapping confidence
medium
Today's normal range
429.28–429.54 m
Same-date historical range
428.32–429.90 m
30-day change
-0.1 cm
Data confidence
medium
Observed at
Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot
Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 05NG813. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.