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Bowman-Haley Reservoir is a reservoir in North Dakota. The water surface spans about 1,740 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Northern Pike. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Bowman-Haley Reservoir 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, 5:31 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the south. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p |
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 81° | 75° | 69° | 63° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 57° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 61° | 66° | 69° | 72° | 74° | 75° | 75° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 83°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 81°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 75°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 69°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 63°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 61°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 60°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 58°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 57°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 55°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 55°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 55°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 56°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 56°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 56°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 55°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 56°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 61°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 66°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 23 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 69°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 72°F | 14 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 74°F | 14 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 1% | 21% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 24 mph | 1% | 8% | 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 | This Afternoon 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) | 85° | 54° | 77° | 41° | 53° | 34° | 48° | 33° | 55° | 37° | 59° | 38° | 56° | 34° |
| Wind | S 10 mph | SW 7 to 13 mph | NW 16 mph | N 18 mph | NE 18 mph | NE 14 to 18 mph | NE 12 to 16 mph | N 6 to 12 mph | SE 6 to 13 mph | SE 8 to 12 mph | S 8 to 17 mph | W 17 to 22 mph | NW 24 to 38 mph | NW 15 to 31 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 20 mph | 27 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 29 mph | 32 mph | 56 mph | 50 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 1% | 30% | 50% | 95% | 76% | 14% | 16% | 22% | 50% | 50% | 43% | 22% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Bowman-Haley Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. 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.
Good for boating (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Renowned among outdoor enthusiasts in ND, Bowman-Haley Reservoir provides reliable access for boating, angling, and peaceful paddling. The surrounding natural areas feature public launches and seasonal campgrounds that enhance the visitor experience. Observe safe navigation speeds and always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department 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 Northern Pike. 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 Bowman-Haley Reservoir 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, 5:31 PM CDT