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Eagle Lake is a lake in Michigan. The water surface spans about 400 acres, making it a modest body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Austin Lake are also nearby. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Eagle Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 7:34 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. 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) | 48° | 49° | 56° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 69° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 5% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 11% | 6% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 49°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 56°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 68% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 3% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 2% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 3% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 3% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 4% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 4% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 5% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 14% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 13% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 13% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 60°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 11% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 6% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 6% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 3% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 2% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 2% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 2% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly 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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 71° | 56° | 77° | 57° | 70° | 53° | 78° | 60° | 73° | 50° | 68° | 51° | 70° | 52° |
| Wind | S 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | SE 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 9 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Precip % | 4% | 14% | 2% | 40% | 40% | 3% | 1% | 35% | 35% | 16% | 18% | 47% | 49% | 37% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Eagle Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Morning hours (08:00 local). 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 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 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 (61/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 0 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 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 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 MI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In MI, Eagle Lake stands out as a versatile freshwater lake valued for its fishing waters, boating access, and scenic shoreline. Whether embarking on early morning fishing runs or enjoying midday water recreation, visitors find varied opportunities across the basin. Public facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Rock Bass, 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 Eagle 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, 8:56 AM EDT