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Beltzville Lake is a reservoir located in Pennsylvania. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout. It covers roughly 949 surface acres (about 1 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Spruce Run Reservoir, and Lake Harmony are also nearby. Forecasts for Beltzville Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:41 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 83/100 across these hours. Wind 5 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) | 45° | 45° | 46° | 51° | 58° | 63° | 65° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 67° | 64° | 59° | 56° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 47° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| 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, 6 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 65°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 18 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 23% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 49°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 45° | 70° | 52° | 64° | 57° | 72° | 56° | 73° | 52° | 67° | 46° | 65° | 49° |
| Wind | W 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | E 5 mph | E 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 10 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 15% | 92% | 92% | 50% | 4% | 19% | 22% | 8% | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Forecast |
Pohopoco Cr bl Beltzville Dam nr Parryville, PA · Oct 8, 9:30 PM UTC
Good for fishing (80/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 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.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Water temperature is 46°F (combined air+water: 91°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 46°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Widely appreciated across PA, Beltzville Lake provides an engaging setting for all styles of freshwater watercraft and shore recreation. Anglers seek out structure-oriented fish, while families and boaters take advantage of designated recreation zones. Be sure to check seasonal gate hours and daily parking pass requirements.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout. 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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 Beltzville 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, 6:41 AM EDT