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Cedar Bluff Reservoir is a reservoir located in Kansas. Its recorded surface area is approximately 6,869 acres. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, and Bluegill. Coverage here includes 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 Cedar Bluff Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:47 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 61° | 61° | 63° | 69° | 74° | 79° | 85° | 86° | 88° | 88° | 87° | 86° | 82° | 77° | 74° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 66° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 62°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 61°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 61°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 63°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 69°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 74°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 79°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 17 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 18 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 68°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 67°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 66°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | 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 | Today 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) | 88° | 64° | 87° | 65° | 88° | 68° | 89° | 62° | 78° | 59° | 77° | 54° | 72° | 50° |
| Wind | SSW 8 to 20 mph | S 14 to 17 mph | SSW 16 to 24 mph | S 16 to 20 mph | SSW 17 to 22 mph | S 14 to 18 mph | SSW 14 to 17 mph | SSE 14 mph | ENE 13 mph | ESE 12 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 12 mph | NNW 7 to 15 mph | N 8 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 29 mph | 29 mph | 33 mph | 30 mph | 31 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 22 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 5% | 43% | 43% | 30% | 15% | 13% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (06:00 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.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. 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 (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the SSW 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 (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. 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 KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Cedar Bluff Reservoir serves KS as a major recreational venue, featuring well-maintained boat ramps, picnic facilities, and scenic waterfront views. Whether casting for bass or cruising the main basin with family, visitors find ample opportunities to enjoy the water. Stewardship and oversight are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 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 Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bluegill. 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 Cedar Bluff 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, 6:47 AM CDT