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Canonsburg Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Pennsylvania. The water surface spans about 76 acres, making it a small body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include European Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. Other waters in the region include Cheat Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Canonsburg Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:52AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Overall Fair (55/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (66/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 63° | 61° | 63° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Precip % | 85% | 98% | 94% | 92% | 77% | 55% | 48% | 31% | 55% | 60% | 41% | 36% | 31% | 26% | 19% | 12% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 58°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 85% | 90% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 59°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 98% | 98% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 94% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 61°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 92% | 92% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 77% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 55% | 91% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 63°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 48% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 31% | 85% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 63°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 55% | 78% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 60% | 87% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 41% | 73% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 36% | 73% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 31% | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 26% | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 19% | 61% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 12% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 5% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 4% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 60°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 3% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 2% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 1% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 74% | 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 | Today October 11, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 57° | 70° | 58° | 79° | 63° | 73° | 53° | 68° | 53° | 67° | 42° | 54° | 34° |
| Wind | E 9 to 13 mph | N 3 to 8 mph | W 7 mph | SW 8 mph | SW 9 to 15 mph | SW 7 to 14 mph | W 6 to 9 mph | N 5 to 8 mph | NE 6 to 9 mph | SE 8 to 13 mph | SW 14 to 21 mph | W 15 to 20 mph | NW 16 to 20 mph | NW 6 to 16 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 24 mph | 28 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 24 mph | 33 mph | 33 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 98% | 60% | 1% | 3% | 5% | 19% | 46% | 46% | 24% | 53% | 53% | 53% | 29% | 19% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Canonsburg Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the east. Morning hours (10:00 local). Working against it: 85% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (43/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the east. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. 85% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. 85% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (47/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the east. Air temperature 58°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. 85% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Canonsburg Lake is an important freshwater reservoir in PA, known for its dependable sport fishery, open cruising lanes, and scenic shoreline. Recreational boaters and anglers share its waters alongside migrating waterfowl and native wildlife. Public facilities and natural resource management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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 European Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. 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 Canonsburg 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, 10:02 AM EDT