Echo Reservoir Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Echo Reservoir, next 24 hours
Metric	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p
Temp (°F)	70°	74°	76°	78°	76°	76°	75°	70°	65°	62°	60°	59°	58°	57°	56°	55°	54°	53°	52°	51°	49°	51°	55°	60°
Wind (kts)	9	9	9	10	10	10	8	8	8	10	10	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	12	12	12
Direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	SE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Gusts (kts)	17	17	17	19	19	19	17	17	17	21	21	21	21	21	21	18	18	18	19	19	19	21	21	21
Precip %	6%	6%	6%	10%	10%	10%	13%	13%	13%	15%	15%	15%	22%	22%	22%	21%	21%	21%	24%	24%	24%	29%	29%	29%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Echo Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 12 PM MDT	70°F	10 mph SW (225°)	20 mph	6%	19%	Sunny
Fri, 1 PM MDT	74°F	10 mph SW (225°)	20 mph	6%	19%	Sunny
Fri, 2 PM MDT	76°F	10 mph SW (225°)	20 mph	6%	19%	Sunny
Fri, 3 PM MDT	78°F	12 mph SW (225°)	22 mph	10%	39%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 4 PM MDT	76°F	12 mph SW (225°)	22 mph	10%	39%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 5 PM MDT	76°F	12 mph SW (225°)	22 mph	10%	39%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 6 PM MDT	75°F	9 mph SSW (203°)	20 mph	13%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM MDT	70°F	9 mph SSW (203°)	20 mph	13%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM MDT	65°F	9 mph SSW (203°)	20 mph	13%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM MDT	62°F	12 mph S (180°)	24 mph	15%	63%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 10 PM MDT	60°F	12 mph S (180°)	24 mph	15%	63%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 11 PM MDT	59°F	12 mph S (180°)	24 mph	15%	63%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 12 AM MDT	58°F	12 mph SE (135°)	24 mph	22%	69%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 AM MDT	57°F	12 mph SE (135°)	24 mph	22%	69%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 2 AM MDT	56°F	12 mph SE (135°)	24 mph	22%	69%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 3 AM MDT	55°F	10 mph S (180°)	21 mph	21%	71%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 4 AM MDT	54°F	10 mph S (180°)	21 mph	21%	71%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 5 AM MDT	53°F	10 mph S (180°)	21 mph	21%	71%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 6 AM MDT	52°F	10 mph S (180°)	22 mph	24%	66%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 7 AM MDT	51°F	10 mph S (180°)	22 mph	24%	66%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM MDT	49°F	10 mph S (180°)	22 mph	24%	66%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 9 AM MDT	51°F	14 mph S (180°)	24 mph	29%	53%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 10 AM MDT	55°F	14 mph S (180°)	24 mph	29%	53%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 11 AM MDT	60°F	14 mph S (180°)	24 mph	29%	53%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 12 PM MDT	63°F	16 mph SSW (203°)	28 mph	69%	80%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Echo Reservoir from the official forecast source
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
Temp (°F)	78°	49°	71°	43°	64°	39°	62°	32°	55°	29°	53°	27°	57°	25°
Wind	S 3 to 12 mph	S 12 mph	SSW 10 to 16 mph	S 12 to 17 mph	S 7 mph	S 5 to 12 mph	SSW 6 mph	SSE 1 to 6 mph	S 1 to 5 mph	SW 2 to 6 mph	WSW 5 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	W 0 to 3 mph	NNE 3 mph
Gusts	22 mph	24 mph	28 mph	35 mph	20 mph	28 mph	16 mph	13 mph	15 mph	12 mph	16 mph	13 mph	12 mph	10 mph
Precip %	10%	22%	69%	92%	95%	94%	87%	85%	86%	73%	59%	32%	20%	4%
Forecast	Sunny	Slight Chance Rain Showers	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Rain Showers Likely	Chance Rain Showers	Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny	Partly Cloudy

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 58 · Fair

Fair for fishing (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 6% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

4:00 PM MDT – 10:00 PM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

5 mph

Barometer Trend

29.95 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Yellow Perch🐟Common Carp🐟Smallmouth Bass🐟Rainbow Trout

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 46Sailing 55

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Poor for boating (46/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 6% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

4 kts (5 mph)

Fair for sailing (55/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. 6% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 48Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Poor for kayaking (48/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 6% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Echo Reservoir is a well-known freshwater reservoir in UT, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.

Surface Area

1,394 acres (2 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (UDWR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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