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Sturgeon River
Tourist attraction · Side Lake, Minnesota
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 474921093144001, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WLN01 062N23W26CDCDAB01 Togo 0000612778 (14.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sturgeon River?
- Sturgeon River is a tourist attraction in Side Lake, Minnesota.
- What is the water temperature at Sturgeon River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sturgeon River in Side Lake, Minnesota is 44°F (7°C), measured by USGS gauge 474921093144001, 14.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sturgeon River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sturgeon River rated?
- Sturgeon River in Side Lake, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 99 reviews.
- What amenities does Sturgeon River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sturgeon River include camping-nearby.
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