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Delaware Lake is a reservoir in Ohio. The water surface spans about 1,300 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Nearby alternatives include Alum Creek Lake, Clear Fork Reservoir, and Buckeye Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Delaware 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 9, 3:53 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 96/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 69°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 51° | 57° | 63° | 66° | 69° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 72° | 69° | 65° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | N | N | NE | E | E | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | SW | SW | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 47°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 46°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 5 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 51°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 73°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 1% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 73°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 74°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 72°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 1% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 1% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 3% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 60°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 59°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 2% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 58°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 2% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 2% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 2% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 2% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 55°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 2% | 68% | Mostly 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 | 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) | 44° | 75° | 54° | 75° | 57° | 71° | 57° | 75° | 60° | 77° | 52° | 71° | 50° | 73° |
| Wind | N 1 mph | S 1 to 5 mph | SE 3 to 7 mph | SE 7 to 12 mph | SE 12 to 15 mph | E 7 to 15 mph | N 8 mph | W 8 mph | SW 9 mph | W 9 to 14 mph | NW 7 to 14 mph | NE 8 mph | E 8 mph | S 8 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 4 mph | 7 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 22 mph | 22 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 95% | 95% | 54% | 0% | 19% | 28% | 14% | 14% | 18% | 25% |
| Forecast |
Hoover Reservoir at Central College OH · Oct 9, 2:45 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Excellent for boating (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. 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.
Good for sailing (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the W is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (91/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. Gusts to 13 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 69°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of OH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, Delaware Lake is a standout freshwater reservoir in OH for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, 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 Delaware 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, 3:53 AM EDT