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Fish Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Utah. Fish documented in the area include Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Common Carp. The water surface spans about 2,600 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. The page brings together 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, Fish Lake, Otter Creek Reservoir, and Joes Valley Reservoir are also nearby. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Fish Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (7/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (20/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 74/100 across these hours. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Sky is cloudy (86% cloud cover). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 51° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 41° | 39° | 39° | 37° | 37° | 36° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 37° | 39° | 41° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 47° |
| Wind (kts) | 27 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Precip % | 80% | 80% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 57% | 57% | 57% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 43% | 43% | 43% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 76% | 76% | 76% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 86% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 52°F | 31 mph SSW (203°) | 51 mph | 80% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 51°F | 31 mph SSW (203°) | 51 mph | 80% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 48°F | 24 mph SSW (203°) | 48 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 47°F | 24 mph SSW (203°) | 48 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 45°F | 24 mph SSW (203°) | 48 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 44°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 40 mph | 57% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 43°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 40 mph | 57% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 41°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 40 mph | 57% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 39°F | 18 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 19% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 39°F | 18 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 19% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 37°F | 18 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 19% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 37°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 33 mph | 43% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 36°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 33 mph | 43% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 36°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 33 mph | 43% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 36°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 30% | 86% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 35°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 30% | 86% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 34°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 30% | 86% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 37°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 76% | 84% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 39°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 76% | 84% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 41°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 76% | 84% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 44°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 98% | 99% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 45°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 98% | 99% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 45°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 98% | 99% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 47°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 86% | 91% | Slight Chance T-storms |
| Mon, 4 PM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 86% | 91% | Slight Chance T-storms |
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 11, 2026 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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) | 55° | 55° | 34° | 48° | 28° | 41° | 23° | 42° | 24° | 50° | 27° | 53° | 30° | 55° |
| Wind | S 20 to 25 mph | SSW 31 mph | SW 16 to 24 mph | SSW 15 mph | SSW 8 to 13 mph | WSW 9 mph | WNW 7 mph | WNW 5 to 8 mph | NW 8 mph | N 6 to 9 mph | NE 7 mph | SE 9 mph | SW 6 mph | SSW 7 mph |
| Gusts | 46 mph | 51 mph | 48 mph | 31 mph | 28 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 86% | 80% | 89% | 98% | 92% | 81% | 56% | 24% | 12% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 9% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Fish Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (20/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Afternoon hours (16:00 local). Sky is cloudy (87% cloud cover). Working against it: Wind 31 mph from the south-southwest. 80% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 51 mph. Wind 31 mph from the south-southwest. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Wind 31 mph from the SSW is strong for most sailors. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (0/100), from 5 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 51 mph. Wind 31 mph from the south-southwest. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 UT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A staple of freshwater recreation in UT, Fish Lake draws paddlers, powerboaters, and anglers seeking time on the water. The surrounding geography creates dynamic wind patterns and diverse aquatic structure suitable for sport fishing. Watercraft access and shoreline recreation areas are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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.
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 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, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Common Carp. 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Fish 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 11, 4:54 PM MDT