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Buckeye Lake is a reservoir located in Ohio. The deepest point reaches about 14 feet, and the surface sits near 892 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 3,100 surface acres (about 5 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass. Other waters in the region include Dillon Lake, Hoover Reservoir, and Lake Logan. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Buckeye Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 10:16 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (64/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (67/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 9 mph from the southeast. Afternoon hours (17:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 61° | 64° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 63° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 58° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 10% | 37% | 50% | 63% | 75% | 77% | 67% | 93% | 99% | 92% | 84% | 85% | 67% | 55% | 52% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 1% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 71°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 72°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 2% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 2% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 3% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 4% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 PM EDT | 68°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 10% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 PM EDT | 63°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 37% | 84% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 PM EDT | 61°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 50% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 PM EDT | 60°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 63% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 59°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 75% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 58°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 77% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 67% | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 93% | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 99% | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 56°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 92% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 84% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 85% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 67% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 55% | 83% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 52% | 85% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain Showers |
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 10, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 56° | 69° | 58° | 76° | 62° | 78° | 54° | 70° | 49° | 70° | 52° | 67° | 41° |
| Wind | E 6 to 9 mph | E 8 to 13 mph | NE 6 to 12 mph | NW 6 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | SW 7 mph | SW 7 to 13 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 6 mph | NE 6 mph | E 5 to 9 mph | S 9 mph | W 9 to 15 mph | W 9 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 22 mph | 28 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 18 mph | 20 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 99% | 93% | 57% | 0% | 11% | 25% | 25% | 31% | 31% | 43% | 40% | 40% | 35% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. 1% chance of precipitation. 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.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Fair for sailing (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 6 mph from the E is workable but not ideal. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Buckeye Lake is a designated freshwater reservoir situated in OH, offering dependable open-water recreation and scenic outdoor access. Visitors frequently take advantage of public launch ramps for powerboating, sailing, and kayak touring. Maintaining situational awareness regarding surface chop and water temperatures is vital for safe recreation.
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 Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, 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.
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 Buckeye 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 10, 10:16 AM EDT