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Ruth Lake
Lake · Three Lakes, Michigan
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 45025, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 45025 (29.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruth Lake?
- Ruth Lake is a lake in Three Lakes, Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Ruth Lake?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Ruth Lake in Three Lakes, Michigan is 64°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45025, 29.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Ruth Lake?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Ruth Lake rated?
- Ruth Lake in Three Lakes, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
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