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Council Grove Lake is a reservoir located in Kansas. At around 3,235 acres (about 5 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Nearby alternatives include Milford Lake and Tuttle Creek Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Council Grove Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 10:00 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 87/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 4.5 mi away. Provisional data. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p |
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 77° | 80° | 84° | 86° | 88° | 88° | 89° | 87° | 84° | 82° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 70° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 84°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 2% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 2% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 2% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 3% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 2% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 2% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 77°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 32 mph | 0% | 17% | 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 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 90° | 90° | 70° | 89° | 70° | 89° | 65° | 77° | 59° | 72° | 51° | 64° | 43° |
| Wind | S 10 mph | S 10 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 mph | SW 15 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | S 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | N 15 mph | N 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 39% | 71% | 79% | 72% | 72% | 43% | 10% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Council Grove Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
NEOSHO R AB COUNCIL GROVE LK, KS · Oct 11, 2:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 4.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (80%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S 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 (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 66°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Nestled within KS, Council Grove Lake offers extensive shoreline access and dependable waters for public recreation. The lake accommodates a wide variety of activities including waterskiing, pontoon cruising, and bank angling. Facility management and regional habitat protection 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 Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Green Sunfish. 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Council Grove 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, 10:05 AM CDT