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Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a reservoir located in Utah. Its recorded surface area is approximately 42,020 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Flaming Gorge Reservoir are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Flaming Gorge Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:17 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 52° | 59° | 65° | 70° | 74° | 74° | 76° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 69° | 63° | 61° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 8% | 9% | 11% | 15% | 17% | 14% | 16% | 9% | 9% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM MDT | 55°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 8 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM MDT | 52°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM MDT | 50°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MDT | 50°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MDT | 52°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 0% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MDT | 65°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 2% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 5% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MDT | 74°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 8% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MDT | 74°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 9% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 76°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 11% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 76°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 15% | 30% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 74°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 17% | 40% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 72°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 14% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 69°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 16% | 55% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 63°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 9% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 61°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 9% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 5% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 4% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 3% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 3% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 5% | 59% | 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 | 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) | 50° | 76° | 50° | 68° | 47° | 58° | 47° | 61° | 42° | 56° | 36° | 52° | 35° | 53° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 20 mph | S 15 mph | SSE 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 25 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SSW 5 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 38 mph | 47 mph | 35 mph | 33 mph | 24 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 17% | 16% | 29% | 87% | 95% | 94% | 87% | 77% | 71% | 72% | 58% | 37% | 19% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 50.9°F at GREEN RIVER NEAR GREENDALE, UT (0.2 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) 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-northeast. Gusts to 4 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 (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. 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%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Water temperature is 51°F (combined air+water: 105°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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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.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a versatile freshwater reservoir in UT, 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 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 Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Mountain Whitefish. 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir 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, 1:17 AM MDT