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Delta Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in New York. At around 2,289 acres (about 4 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Oneida Lake, Cazenovia Lake, and Otsego Lake. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Delta Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:38 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the east. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 47° | 46° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 47° | 51° | 52° | 55° | 57° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 58° | 56° | 55° | 53° | 52° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 45° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Precip % | 5% | 10% | 12% | 20% | 23% | 25% | 8% | 23% | 18% | 11% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 47°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 2 mph | 5% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 46°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 10% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 12% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 20% | 56% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 23% | 58% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 25% | 58% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 45°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 8% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 23% | 51% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 51°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 18% | 36% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 11% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 55°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 3% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 57°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 3% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 4% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 7% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 60°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 6% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 58°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 8% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 56°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 5% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 55°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 5% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 1% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 43°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 4% | Areas Of Fog |
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) | 45° | 61° | 37° | 63° | 48° | 63° | 52° | 66° | 53° | 64° | 46° | 59° | 40° | 60° |
| Wind | W 2 mph | W 2 to 14 mph | NW 0 to 9 mph | E 1 mph | E 5 mph | SE 6 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | N 3 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | SW 2 to 7 mph | NW 7 mph | NW 6 mph | N 1 to 5 mph | SE 1 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 20% | 25% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 75% | 92% | 54% | 35% | 52% | 44% | 16% | 12% | 16% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Delta Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the west. Sky is partly cloudy (33% cloud cover). 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.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the west. Gusts to 2 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.
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the west. Gusts to 2 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 NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in NY, Delta 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 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 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 Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass. 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.
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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 Delta 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, 2:38 AM EDT