Fool Hollow Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Fool Hollow Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p
Temp (°F)	62°	62°	62°	62°	61°	57°	55°	55°	54°	54°	52°	51°	51°	51°	51°	51°	50°	50°	50°	53°	56°	56°	58°	59°
Wind (kts)	28	25	26	25	23	21	20	18	17	17	17	16	16	16	17	18	17	17	17	17	19	21	22	23
Direction	S	S	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Gusts (kts)	45	42	42	41	41	39	37	33	31	32	32	31	31	31	32	32	33	31	31	31	32	34	37	38
Precip %	81%	51%	51%	51%	22%	22%	22%	9%	9%	9%	23%	23%	23%	24%	24%	24%	17%	17%	17%	28%	28%	28%	23%	23%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Fool Hollow Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 1 PM MST	62°F	32 mph S (180°)	52 mph	81%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 2 PM MST	62°F	29 mph S (180°)	48 mph	51%	67%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 3 PM MST	62°F	30 mph SW (225°)	48 mph	51%	65%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 4 PM MST	62°F	29 mph SW (225°)	47 mph	51%	65%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 PM MST	61°F	26 mph SW (225°)	47 mph	22%	42%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 6 PM MST	57°F	24 mph S (180°)	45 mph	22%	39%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 7 PM MST	55°F	23 mph S (180°)	43 mph	22%	37%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 8 PM MST	55°F	21 mph S (180°)	38 mph	9%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 9 PM MST	54°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	9%	44%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 10 PM MST	54°F	20 mph S (180°)	37 mph	9%	43%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 11 PM MST	52°F	20 mph S (180°)	37 mph	23%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 12 AM MST	51°F	18 mph S (180°)	36 mph	23%	40%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 1 AM MST	51°F	18 mph S (180°)	36 mph	23%	44%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 2 AM MST	51°F	18 mph S (180°)	36 mph	24%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 3 AM MST	51°F	20 mph S (180°)	37 mph	24%	46%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 4 AM MST	51°F	21 mph S (180°)	37 mph	24%	42%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 5 AM MST	50°F	20 mph S (180°)	38 mph	17%	34%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 6 AM MST	50°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	17%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 7 AM MST	50°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	17%	36%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 8 AM MST	53°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	28%	47%	Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 9 AM MST	56°F	22 mph S (180°)	37 mph	28%	47%	Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 10 AM MST	56°F	24 mph S (180°)	39 mph	28%	47%	Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 11 AM MST	58°F	25 mph S (180°)	43 mph	23%	44%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 12 PM MST	59°F	26 mph S (180°)	44 mph	23%	44%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 1 PM MST	60°F	26 mph S (180°)	43 mph	23%	40%	Slight Chance Rain Showers

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Fool Hollow Lake from the official forecast source
Period	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	Saturday Night October 17, 2026
Temp (°F)	62°	50°	61°	49°	56°	41°	57°	36°	61°	39°	64°	39°	62°	39°
Wind	SW 26 to 32 mph	S 18 to 24 mph	S 20 to 26 mph	S 16 to 23 mph	SW 22 to 28 mph	SW 3 to 18 mph	N 3 to 9 mph	N 8 mph	N 8 to 15 mph	NE 8 to 14 mph	E 10 mph	E 1 to 10 mph	NE 1 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	52 mph	45 mph	44 mph	43 mph	46 mph	33 mph	18 mph	14 mph	23 mph	23 mph	18 mph	16 mph	12 mph	9 mph
Precip %	81%	24%	29%	57%	51%	22%	2%	0%	1%	7%	19%	18%	11%	10%
Forecast	Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 17 · Very Poor / Avoid

Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (17/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (87% cloud cover). Air temperature 62°F. Working against it: Wind 32 mph from the south. 81% 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.

Prime Solunar Window

Dawn & Dusk

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

17 mph

Barometer Trend

30.34 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Channel Catfish🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Bluegill🐟Largemouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

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Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 52 mph. Wind 32 mph from the south. 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.

Surface state: Steep Waves (2–4+ ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

15 kts (17 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (1/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Wind 32 mph from the S is strong for most sailors. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 20 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

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Paddlecraft Readiness

Headwind Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (0/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 62°F. Working against it: Gusts to 52 mph. Wind 32 mph from the south. 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%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Providing dependable water recreation for AZ residents and travelers, Fool Hollow Lake accommodates fishing boats, runabouts, and non-motorized craft. The waterbody plays an essential role in local watershed conservation and outdoor leisure. Responsible boating and clean-drain-dry practices keep the waters pristine for all.

Surface Area

150 acres

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (AZGFD)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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