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Glen Lake is a lake in Michigan. The water surface spans about 6,286 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Chinook Salmon, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. Sitting at around 596 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 130 feet. 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, Crystal Lake, Elk Lake, and Torch Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Glen Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:39 AM EDT) 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 Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 54° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 52° | 55° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | — | — | — | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Precip % | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 2% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 60°F | Calm | 6 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 61°F | Calm | 6 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 3% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 3% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 3% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 55°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 4% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 4% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 4% | 51% | 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 | This Afternoon October 8, 2026 | This Afternoon October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 62° | 47° | 47° | 51° | 61° | 52° | 75° | 61° | 67° | 58° | 66° | 53° | 56° |
| Wind | NW 10 to 15 mph | W 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 mph | N 10 mph |
| Gusts | 22 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 24 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 8% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 2% | 1% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 28% | 40% | 31% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Glen Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 2% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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 (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 12 mph. 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 MI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Glen Lake is a scenic freshwater lake situated in MI, offering expansive waters for recreational boating and dedicated sport anglers. The surrounding topography influences local wind and wave dynamics, creating ideal windows for morning paddling and afternoon cruising. Consult local ramp status and safety rules prior to arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
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, Chinook Salmon, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass. 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.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
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 Glen 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, 4:02 AM EDT