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Cayuga Lake sits in New York and is classified as a lake. The water surface spans about 42,956 acres, making it a large body of water. The deepest point reaches about 435 feet, and the surface sits near 382 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), and Yellow Perch. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake, and Owasco Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Cayuga Lake 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 11, 8:07 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (79/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 1 mph from the east. 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° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 61° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | N | N | N | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Precip % | 34% | 44% | 47% | 53% | 62% | 69% | 69% | 83% | 97% | 95% | 89% | 81% | 86% | 79% | 63% | 47% | 30% | 20% | 9% | 8% | 12% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 58°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 34% | 98% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 57°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 44% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 47% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 53% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 62% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 59°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 69% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 59°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 69% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 83% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 97% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 95% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 89% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 81% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 86% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 79% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 63% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 47% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 61°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 5 mph | 30% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 20% | 88% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 9% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 8% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 12% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 8% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 6% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 6% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 5% | 88% | 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) | 61° | 56° | 66° | 58° | 73° | 58° | 62° | 50° | 60° | 49° | 62° | 46° | 51° | 38° |
| Wind | SE 9 to 15 mph | E 1 to 8 mph | NW 5 mph | SE 1 to 10 mph | S 10 mph | W 12 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 6 to 10 mph | N 6 mph | E 3 to 14 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | W 16 to 20 mph | NW 15 to 18 mph | NW 8 to 16 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 23 mph | 30 mph | 29 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 97% | 89% | 6% | 17% | 73% | 73% | 26% | 23% | 14% | 47% | 68% | 68% | 50% | 35% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (08:00 local). Sky is overcast (98% cloud cover). 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 (76/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 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 (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the SE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 58°F. 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 NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In NY, Cayuga Lake stands as a valued freshwater lake offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
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 Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Yellow Perch. 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 Cayuga 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, 8:07 AM EDT