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Crowley Lake is a high-altitude reservoir on the upper Owens River in Mono County, California, celebrated as one of the premier trout fisheries in the Eastern Sierra with dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada.
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Overall Poor (45/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (71/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 80/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a |
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 51° | 49° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 43° | 46° | 51° | 60° | 65° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 67° | 66° | 61° | 59° | 56° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE | SE | SE | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | NW | NW | NW | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 51°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 49°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 46°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 45°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 45°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 43°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 51°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 60°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 65°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 67°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 68°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 69°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 71°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 70°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 67°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 66°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 59°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 51°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
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 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 43° | 72° | 37° | 66° | 32° | 58° | 26° | 46° | 21° | 53° | 25° | 60° | 28° | 61° |
| Wind | 0 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | S 0 to 20 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 4 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 4 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 6% | 29% | 37% | 54% | 61% | 53% | 15% | 7% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Crowley Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
HOT C A FLUME NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA · Oct 9, 8:00 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (71/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 94°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in CA, Crowley Lake is an attractive freshwater reservoir celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. 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 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. 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 Sacramento Perch, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 6,781 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 Crowley 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 9, 1:39 AM PDT