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Folsom Lake sits in California and is classified as a reservoir. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Camp Far West Reservoir, Camanche Reservoir, and Bullards Bar Reservoir. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Folsom Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 4:04 PM PDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (89/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 65°F from a representative gauge 8.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 85° | 83° | 79° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 66° | 67° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 85°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 83°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 79°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 74°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 72°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 70°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 17 mph | 1% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 69°F | 13 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 2% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 67°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 2% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 66°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 65°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 2% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 64°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 2% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 64°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 63°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 3% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 62°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 3% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 61°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 61°F | 14 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 2% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 62°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 2% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 64°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 2% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM PDT | 66°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 3% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM PDT | 67°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 3% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM PDT | 70°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 3% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM PDT | 71°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 3% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM PDT | 72°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 4% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM PDT | 71°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 3% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM PDT | 71°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
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 | This Afternoon 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 61° | 73° | 51° | 67° | 53° | 65° | 51° | 70° | 51° | 73° | 54° | 77° | 57° |
| Wind | SSW 7 mph | S 7 to 13 mph | S 8 to 14 mph | SSE 1 to 8 mph | S 2 to 6 mph | SSE 3 to 8 mph | SSW 3 to 8 mph | ENE 3 mph | WNW 5 mph | E 3 mph | W 5 mph | E 5 mph | N 5 mph | ENE 2 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 3% | 4% | 0% | 3% | 21% | 18% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Folsom Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
AMERICAN R A FAIR OAKS CA · Oct 10, 12:15 AM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 2.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. 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 (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (84/100), 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 (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 13 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 65°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in CA, Folsom Lake draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. 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 Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp, 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.
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 Folsom 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, 5:30 PM PDT