Apache Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Apache Lake, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	83°	81°	80°	79°	78°	77°	77°	75°	75°	77°	82°	85°	89°	91°	94°	95°	95°	96°	95°	92°	91°	87°	85°	84°
Wind (kts)	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	4	4	4	4	4	0	0	4	4	4
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	—	—	E	E	E
Gusts (kts)	7	9	10	11	12	12	12	14	13	13	13	13	14	13	11	10	10	10	9	6	6	7	7	7
Precip %	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	2%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	0%	0%	1%	1%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Apache Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Thu, 11 PM MST	83°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	1%	7%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 12 AM MST	81°F	5 mph E (90°)	10 mph	1%	6%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 1 AM MST	80°F	5 mph E (90°)	12 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 2 AM MST	79°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	13 mph	1%	4%	Clear
Fri, 3 AM MST	78°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	14 mph	1%	6%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 4 AM MST	77°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	14 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 5 AM MST	77°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	14 mph	0%	6%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 6 AM MST	75°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	16 mph	0%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 7 AM MST	75°F	10 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	10%	Sunny
Fri, 8 AM MST	77°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	15 mph	0%	12%	Sunny
Fri, 9 AM MST	82°F	10 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	15%	Sunny
Fri, 10 AM MST	85°F	10 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	7%	Sunny
Fri, 11 AM MST	89°F	10 mph E (90°)	16 mph	0%	19%	Sunny
Fri, 12 PM MST	91°F	10 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	14%	Sunny
Fri, 1 PM MST	94°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	13 mph	2%	18%	Sunny
Fri, 2 PM MST	95°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	12 mph	1%	17%	Sunny
Fri, 3 PM MST	95°F	5 mph SE (135°)	12 mph	1%	37%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 4 PM MST	96°F	5 mph SE (135°)	12 mph	1%	24%	Sunny
Fri, 5 PM MST	95°F	5 mph SE (135°)	10 mph	1%	21%	Sunny
Fri, 6 PM MST	92°F	Calm	7 mph	1%	22%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 7 PM MST	91°F	Calm	7 mph	0%	24%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 8 PM MST	87°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	0%	21%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 9 PM MST	85°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	1%	24%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 10 PM MST	84°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	1%	30%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM MST	83°F	5 mph E (90°)	9 mph	1%	47%	Partly Cloudy

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Apache Lake from the official forecast source
Period	Today October 8, 2026	This Afternoon October 8, 2026	Tonight October 8, 2026	Tonight October 8, 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
Temp (°F)	98°	98°	75°	75°	97°	75°	89°	69°	82°	67°	79°	65°	76°	59°
Wind	E 5 to 10 mph	E 5 mph	E 0 to 5 mph	ENE 5 mph	E 5 to 10 mph	E 0 to 5 mph	ESE 5 mph	SE 5 mph	SSW 5 to 15 mph	SSE 5 to 15 mph	S 5 to 10 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	SSW 5 to 10 mph	SSW 5 mph
Gusts	13 mph	10 mph	14 mph	14 mph	16 mph	9 mph	13 mph	13 mph	35 mph	20 mph	15 mph	6 mph	14 mph	8 mph
Precip %	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	31%	62%	99%	99%	79%	76%	54%	54%	29%
Forecast	Sunny	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 87 · Good

Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 1% 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.

Prime Solunar Window

4:00 AM MST – 10:00 AM MST

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

7 mph

Barometer Trend

29.80 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Largemouth Bass🐟European Carp🐟White Crappie🐟Black Crappie

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

6 kts (7 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Apache Lake is a picturesque freshwater reservoir in AZ known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.

Surface Area

2,568 acres (4 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (AZGFD)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.

Public Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, European Carp, White Crappie, Black Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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