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Red Lake

Lake · Wascott, Wisconsin

4.0(8 reviews)

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy 45217, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM UTC
Water temp
65°F
18°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 45217 (38.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM UTC.

Weather at Red Lake

H: 79° L: 61°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
69°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
61%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 AM
Mist
61°
9 AM
Mist
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Lake?
Red Lake is a lake in Wascott, Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Red Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Red Lake in Wascott, Wisconsin is 65°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45217, 38.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Red Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Red Lake rated?
Red Lake in Wascott, Wisconsin has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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Wascott, WI 54859

Wascott, Wisconsin 54859

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