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C.J. Strike Reservoir is a reservoir located in Idaho.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 10:52 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (78/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 83/100 across these hours. Wind 12 mph from the west-northwest. 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) | 49° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 38° | 37° | 36° | 40° | 44° | 47° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 49° | 47° |
| Wind (kts) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 16 |
| Direction | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 25 |
| Precip % | 9% | 15% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 11% | 7% | 8% | 16% | 21% | 24% | 47% | 60% | 63% | 54% | 47% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 10 PM MDT | 49°F | 21 mph WNW (293°) | 32 mph | 9% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 PM MDT | 47°F | 20 mph WNW (293°) | 33 mph | 15% | 28% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 AM MDT | 46°F | 18 mph WNW (293°) | 32 mph | 10% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM MDT | 44°F | 16 mph WNW (293°) | 29 mph | 7% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM MDT | 43°F | 15 mph WNW (293°) | 28 mph | 7% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM MDT | 42°F | 14 mph WNW (293°) | 25 mph | 4% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 41°F | 13 mph WNW (293°) | 24 mph | 4% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 39°F | 12 mph WNW (293°) | 23 mph | 4% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 38°F | 13 mph WNW (293°) | 22 mph | 5% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 37°F | 12 mph WNW (293°) | 22 mph | 4% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 36°F | 13 mph WNW (293°) | 23 mph | 3% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 40°F | 15 mph WNW (293°) | 24 mph | 3% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 44°F | 16 mph NW (315°) | 28 mph | 5% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 47°F | 16 mph NW (315°) | 27 mph | 11% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 50°F | 16 mph NW (315°) | 25 mph | 7% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 52°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 24 mph | 8% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 53°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 23 mph | 16% | 91% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 55°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 23 mph | 21% | 90% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 54°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 24% | 96% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 54°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 47% | 96% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 53°F | 13 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 60% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 51°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 63% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 49°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 54% | 97% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 47°F | 18 mph WNW (293°) | 29 mph | 47% | 97% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 46°F | 21 mph WNW (293°) | 35 mph | 43% | 97% | Scattered 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 | 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 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 36° | 56° | 34° | 55° | 31° | 62° | 32° | 67° | 34° | 69° | 34° | 72° | 38° | 76° |
| Wind | WNW 12 to 21 mph | NW 12 to 16 mph | WNW 10 to 21 mph | NW 12 mph | WNW 5 to 8 mph | NW 9 to 15 mph | WNW 5 to 15 mph | NW 3 to 14 mph | WNW 3 to 13 mph | NW 2 to 6 mph | NNE 1 to 5 mph | ESE 3 to 10 mph | ESE 8 mph | ESE 6 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 33 mph | 28 mph | 35 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph |
| Precip % | 15% | 47% | 63% | 39% | 11% | 12% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (29% cloud cover). 9% chance of precipitation. 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 (59/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 9% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 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 (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 21 mph from the WNW is workable but not ideal. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 9% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 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 ID Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in ID, C.J. Strike Reservoir draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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 Smallmouth Bass, European Carp, Rainbow Trout, 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.
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 C.J. Strike 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 10, 10:52 PM MDT