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Browns Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Wisconsin. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass. The water surface spans about 397 acres, making it a modest 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, Lake Beulah, Lake Koshkonong, and Geneva Lake are also nearby. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Browns Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:12 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (94/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 68° | 65° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 78° | 80° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 5% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 5% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 2% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 5% | 25% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 78°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 7% | 20% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 3% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 3% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 3% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 3% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 5% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 13% | 29% | 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.
| Period | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 82° | 68° | 79° | 56° | 68° | 50° | 64° | 46° | 58° | 33° | 53° | 34° | 60° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | NW 15 to 20 mph | NW 10 to 20 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 25 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 18 mph | 23 mph | 40 mph | 32 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 7% | 13% | 3% | 43% | 41% | 10% | 60% | 60% | 19% | 15% | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 64.4°F at FOX RIVER NEAR NEW MUNSTER, WI (4.1 mi away) · Oct 11, 11:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 mph. 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 WI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A staple of freshwater recreation in WI, Browns Lake draws paddlers, powerboaters, and anglers seeking time on the water. The surrounding geography creates dynamic wind patterns and diverse aquatic structure suitable for sport fishing. Watercraft access and shoreline recreation areas are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, 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 Browns 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, 6:12 PM CDT