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In New York, Almond Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 125 acres. Fish documented in the area include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Cayuga Lake, Honeoye Lake, and Conesus Lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Almond Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:37 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 46° | 52° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 63° | 60° | 55° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 41° | 41° | 40° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 46°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 52°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 62°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 63°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 63°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 63°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 55°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 51°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 49°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 2 mph | 0% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 41°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 41°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 44% | Patchy Fog |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 29% | Patchy Fog |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 42° | 65° | 40° | 70° | 51° | 62° | 53° | 69° | 53° | 69° | 46° | 62° | 41° | 64° |
| Wind | W 3 mph | W 3 to 13 mph | W 0 to 8 mph | S 0 to 6 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | S 10 mph | S 1 to 9 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | W 3 to 9 mph | W 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 8 mph | W 6 mph | S 3 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 16% | 94% | 94% | 24% | 27% | 44% | 44% | 9% | 9% | 20% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Almond Lake serves NY as a major recreational venue, featuring well-maintained boat ramps, picnic facilities, and scenic waterfront views. Whether casting for bass or cruising the main basin with family, visitors find ample opportunities to enjoy the water. Stewardship and oversight are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Almond Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 5:37 AM EDT