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Berlin Lake is a reservoir located in Ohio. Fish documented in the area include Channel Catfish, European Carp, White Bass, and Bluegill. The water surface spans about 3,590 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The page brings together 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, Conneaut Lake, Pymatuning Reservoir, and Clendening Lake are also nearby. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Berlin Lake are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 3:17 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
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Overall Poor (40/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (52/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the southwest. 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) | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 58° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 58° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | NW | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Precip % | 92% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 95% | 94% | 80% | 67% | 53% | 46% | 39% | 32% | 27% | 22% | 16% | 14% | 11% | 9% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 56°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 92% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 56°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 97% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 56°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 97% | 99% | Rain |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 56°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 97% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 57°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 97% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 57°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 96% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 58°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 27 mph | 95% | 97% | Rain |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 94% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 61°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 80% | 94% | Rain |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 67% | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 53% | 90% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 46% | 89% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 63°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 39% | 94% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 62°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 32% | 92% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 27% | 88% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 22% | 85% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 16% | 80% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 14% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 11% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 9% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 7% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 6% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 59°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 4% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 4% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 3% | 67% | Mostly 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.
| Period | Overnight October 11, 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 64° | 57° | 74° | 61° | 80° | 61° | 71° | 51° | 68° | 51° | 65° | 41° | 53° |
| Wind | SE 14 mph | E 7 to 14 mph | N 2 to 6 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | SW 6 to 10 mph | SW 14 mph | W 5 to 13 mph | NW 5 to 8 mph | N 5 to 8 mph | NE 5 to 8 mph | SE 8 to 13 mph | W 13 to 18 mph | W 13 to 17 mph | NW 15 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 27 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 22 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 33 mph | 31 mph | 27 mph |
| Precip % | 97% | 97% | 27% | 1% | 8% | 14% | 16% | 38% | 38% | 20% | 52% | 53% | 53% | 37% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 66.4°F at Mahoning River bl Berlin Dam nr Berlin Center OH (2.1 mi away) · Oct 11, 6:15 AM UTC
Poor for fishing (38/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the east. Overnight hours (04:00 local). Working against it: 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for boating (38/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the east. Working against it: 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for sailing (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (38/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the east. Working against it: 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 OH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located in OH, Berlin Lake is a prominent freshwater reservoir known for its freshwater recreation and accessible shoreline. From open-water cruising and watersports to morning kayak tours, the lake attracts visitors throughout the warmer months. Managing stewardship is overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, ensuring sustainable multi-use access.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR) 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 Channel Catfish, European Carp, White Bass, Bluegill. 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 Berlin 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 11, 4:11 AM EDT