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In New York, Black Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 7,593 surface acres (about 12 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Black Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:55 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the west. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 45° | 48° | 51° | 53° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 57° | 54° | 50° | 49° | 46° | 45° | 43° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 39° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Precip % | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 6% | 24% | 43% | 44% | 7% | 9% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 46°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 46°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 2% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 45°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 3% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 5% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 45°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 4% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 48°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 3% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 51°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 2% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 53°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 4% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 55°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 2% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 56°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 6% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 57°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 24% | 75% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 57°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 43% | 62% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 44% | 63% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 57°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 7% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 9% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 4% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 1% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 41°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 39°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 38°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
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) | 44° | 60° | 36° | 61° | 45° | 66° | 51° | 66° | 50° | 61° | 42° | 57° | 39° | 58° |
| Wind | SW 9 mph | W 6 to 9 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | SE 2 mph | SE 1 to 6 mph | S 6 to 10 mph | S 1 to 6 mph | W 3 mph | SW 3 to 8 mph | W 10 mph | NW 8 mph | N 7 mph | NE 1 to 5 mph | E 5 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 23 mph | 16 mph | 5 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 44% | 9% | 1% | 0% | 33% | 62% | 18% | 62% | 62% | 44% | 11% | 9% | 14% |
| Forecast |
Ogdensburg, NY · Oct 9, 8:42 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Wind 9 mph from the southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Excellent for sailing (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 105°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 59°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Black Lake is a premier freshwater lake in NY, offering reliable water access and productive fishing throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The lake's surface character changes with shifting winds, offering glassy morning conditions for paddlers and active afternoon breezes for sailing. Public recreation is 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass. 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 Black 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, 4:55 AM EDT