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Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a reservoir in Utah. At around 42,020 acres (about 66 square miles), it is a large waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. The deepest point reaches about 436 feet, and the surface sits near 6,040 feet above sea level. 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. Nearby alternatives include Flaming Gorge Reservoir. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Flaming Gorge Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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High Wind Warning issued October 11 at 10:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (17/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (33/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 51° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | E | E | SE | SE | S | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 33 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 |
| Precip % | 36% | 46% | 35% | 31% | 50% | 28% | 20% | 30% | 32% | 31% | 32% | 42% | 42% | 53% | 43% | 58% | 48% | 46% | 38% | 21% | 17% | 16% | 27% | 36% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 59°F | 24 mph SSE (158°) | 38 mph | 36% | 85% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 60°F | 28 mph SSE (158°) | 45 mph | 46% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 61°F | 29 mph SSE (158°) | 47 mph | 35% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 62°F | 30 mph SSE (158°) | 48 mph | 31% | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 62°F | 31 mph S (180°) | 50 mph | 50% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 62°F | 31 mph S (180°) | 50 mph | 28% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 61°F | 31 mph S (180°) | 51 mph | 20% | 27% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 60°F | 33 mph S (180°) | 53 mph | 30% | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 59°F | 31 mph S (180°) | 50 mph | 32% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 58°F | 31 mph S (180°) | 50 mph | 31% | 71% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 57°F | 30 mph S (180°) | 47 mph | 32% | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 56°F | 28 mph S (180°) | 45 mph | 42% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 55°F | 23 mph S (180°) | 37 mph | 42% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 54°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 53% | 92% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 53°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 43% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 52°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 58% | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 51°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 48% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 49°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 46% | 84% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 47°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 38% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 45°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 21% | 78% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 47°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 17% | 62% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 49°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 16% | 45% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 51°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 27% | 41% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 53°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 36% | 44% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 34% | 24% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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 | 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 45° | 59° | 42° | 53° | 35° | 48° | 35° | 52° | 34° | 57° | 36° | 62° | 39° |
| Wind | SSE 24 to 31 mph | SSE 8 to 33 mph | SSE 7 to 16 mph | SE 9 to 13 mph | SE 9 mph | WSW 9 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | WNW 6 mph | NW 5 mph | ENE 3 mph | ENE 3 mph | SE 1 mph | SSW 2 mph | S 2 mph |
| Gusts | 51 mph | 53 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 50% | 58% | 63% | 85% | 70% | 78% | 71% | 51% | 19% | 6% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| 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: 55.8°F at GREEN RIVER NEAR GREEN RIVER, WY (25.5 mi away) · Oct 11, 5:30 PM UTC
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (33/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (85% cloud cover). Air temperature 59°F. Working against it: Wind 24 mph from the south-southeast. 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 (2/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: High Wind Warning. High Wind Warning 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 (21/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Warning. High Wind Warning 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 (4/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 59°F. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: High Wind Warning. High Wind Warning 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.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir in UT & WY offers a welcoming freshwater setting for recreational boaters, dedicated anglers, and shoreline explorers. Its waters present diverse fishing opportunities alongside scenic vistas of the surrounding terrain. Public access facilities and shoreline parklands 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 Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 6,040 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 11, 11:55 AM MDT