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Gun Lake is a lake in Michigan. Its recorded surface area is approximately 2,680 acres. If you are planning a trip, Austin Lake, Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline, and Muskegon Lake are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Gun Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:39 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 36.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 45° | 44° | 44° | 48° | 55° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 62° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Direction | SE | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 10% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 9% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 4 mph | 2% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph SSE (158°) | 4 mph | 2% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 1% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 48°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 1% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 8 mph | 1% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 2% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 2% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 2% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 3% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 68°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 3% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 3% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 67°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 4% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 4% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 10% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 12% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 12% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 12% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 9% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 7% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 5% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 5% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 57°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 4% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 4% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 4% | 23% | 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 | Today 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) | 69° | 55° | 76° | 57° | 69° | 52° | 76° | 57° | 69° | 46° | 66° | 48° | 67° | 50° |
| Wind | S 1 to 5 mph | SE 3 to 8 mph | SSE 8 to 12 mph | SE 6 to 9 mph | ESE 6 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | SW 1 to 9 mph | SW 8 mph | WNW 7 to 10 mph | NNE 3 to 9 mph | E 3 to 9 mph | ESE 10 mph | SSE 13 mph | SW 8 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 18 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 28 mph | — |
| Precip % | 3% | 12% | 4% | 13% | 17% | 3% | 1% | 38% | 38% | 17% | 17% | 47% | 48% | 36% |
| Forecast |
Holland, MI · Oct 9, 10:30 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 36.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 1 mph from the southeast. 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 4 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.
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 106°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 61°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Gun Lake is a versatile freshwater lake in MI, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
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 Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch. 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 Gun 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, 6:39 AM EDT