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Great Salt Plains Lake sits in Oklahoma and is classified as a reservoir. It covers roughly 8,690 surface acres (about 14 square miles). Nearby alternatives include Canton Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Great Salt Plains Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:21 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 82° | 80° | 77° | 75° | 74° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 69° | 72° | 76° | 80° | 83° | 85° | 85° | 87° | 85° | 85° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 80°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 75°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 74°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 72°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 71°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 70°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 67°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 67°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 76°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 83°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 85°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 87°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 85°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 85°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
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 | 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 87° | 69° | 88° | 73° | 89° | 74° | 87° | 69° | 81° | 66° | 79° | 61° | 73° |
| Wind | S 9 mph | SSW 8 to 14 mph | S 8 to 12 mph | SSW 13 to 18 mph | S 15 mph | SSW 16 mph | S 14 mph | SSW 12 mph | SSE 9 mph | S 12 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | W 7 to 10 mph | NNW 6 to 10 mph | N 10 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 28 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 39% | 58% | 58% | 57% | 51% | 19% | 19% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Great Salt Plains Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Excellent for fishing (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). 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 (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 10 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.
Excellent for sailing (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the SSE is workable but not ideal. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 10 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 OK Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a prominent feature of OK's hydrographic network, Great Salt Plains Lake provides rewarding recreation for both motorized craft and paddleboarders. Its channels and bays offer shelter from prevailing winds and fertile habitat for regional sportfish. Review state fishing license requirements and local launch regulations before putting in.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is required for anglers age 16+. 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 Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth 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.
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 Great Salt Plains 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, 7:21 PM CDT