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In Kansas, El Dorado Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. At around 8,000 acres (about 13 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Green Sunfish. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Cheney Reservoir, Marion Reservoir, and Fall River Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to El Dorado Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:45 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 65° | 72° | 76° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 87° | 88° | 87° | 86° | 83° | 78° | 75° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 68° |
| Wind (kts) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 63°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 62°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 61°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 61°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 61°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 76°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 87°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 78°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 75°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 68°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 67°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
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) | 61° | 89° | 63° | 89° | 64° | 89° | 70° | 91° | 70° | 88° | 67° | 83° | 63° | 80° |
| Wind | SSW 6 mph | SSW 6 to 15 mph | S 7 to 12 mph | SSW 7 to 14 mph | S 9 to 13 mph | SSW 9 to 17 mph | S 15 mph | SSW 14 to 17 mph | SSW 12 to 15 mph | SSW 12 mph | S 10 mph | SSW 12 to 15 mph | SSW 8 to 13 mph | W 7 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 24 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 13% | 45% | 58% | 58% | 42% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to El Dorado Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 10 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.
Good for sailing (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 6 mph from the SSW is workable but not ideal. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 10 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 KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
El Dorado Lake is a versatile freshwater reservoir in KS, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 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 Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish. 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.
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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 El Dorado 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, 3:45 AM CDT