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Dillon Lake sits in Ohio and is classified as a reservoir. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,560 acres. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, and Smallmouth Bass. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 35 feet at an elevation of about 735 feet. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Buckeye Lake, Salt Fork Lake, and Burr Oak Lake. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Dillon Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 11:04 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (76/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (81/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the southwest. 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) | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 65° | 64° | 64° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 56% | 64% | 73% | 81% | 90% | 98% | 87% | 89% | 82% | 92% | 80% | 61% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 31% | 30% | 30% | 36% | 35% | 16% | 12% | 7% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 56% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 64% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 73% | 91% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 81% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 90% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 87% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 89% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 82% | 90% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 80% | 92% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 61% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 40% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 66°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 40% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 40% | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 30% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 69°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 31% | 90% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 30% | 74% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 30% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 36% | 74% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 35% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 16% | 68% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 12% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 7% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 3% | 77% | 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 | 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) | 57° | 70° | 59° | 74° | 60° | 81° | 62° | 74° | 55° | 71° | 54° | 67° | 43° | 57° |
| Wind | E 9 mph | E 5 to 9 mph | NW 5 mph | W 5 mph | S 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 3 to 8 mph | NW 6 mph | N 5 mph | NE 3 to 7 mph | SE 3 to 7 mph | SW 7 to 13 mph | W 7 to 10 mph | NW 12 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 98% | 92% | 36% | 0% | 2% | 7% | 17% | 28% | 31% | 42% | 46% | 47% | 40% | 20% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Dillon Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Sky is overcast (93% 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.
Good for boating (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. 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 (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the E 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 (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 OH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in OH, Dillon Lake delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.
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 Black Crappie, Common Carp, Green 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.
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 Dillon 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 10, 11:04 PM EDT