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Hamlin Lake is a lake in Michigan. Its recorded surface area is approximately 4,990 acres. If you are planning a trip, Pere Marquette Lake, Manistee Lake, and Muskegon Lake are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Hamlin 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, 1:57 PM 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 Fair (74/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south-southeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 64° | 65° | 63° | 61° | 56° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 56° | 58° | 62° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Direction | NW | NW | N | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 2% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 2% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 3% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 3% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 61°F | 2 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 3% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 56°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 4% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 4% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 6% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 7% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 52°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 8% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 52°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 8% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 53°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 6% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 5% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 54°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 5% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 55°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 5% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 55°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 4% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 55°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 3% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 58°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 65°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 68°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 12% | 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) | 65° | 50° | 72° | 55° | 68° | 55° | 68° | 49° | 62° | 42° | 61° | 43° | 62° | 44° |
| Wind | NNW 3 mph | ESE 2 to 8 mph | SSE 9 to 15 mph | S 7 to 13 mph | S 7 mph | SSW 2 to 6 mph | SSW 5 to 12 mph | NW 6 to 10 mph | N 8 to 12 mph | NNE 3 to 10 mph | ENE 3 to 7 mph | E 8 mph | SSE 9 to 14 mph | SW 9 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 21 mph | 30 mph | 27 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 21 mph | 29 mph | 28 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 8% | 4% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 15% | 43% | 35% | 10% | 15% | 51% | 51% | 34% |
| Forecast |
L MANISTEE R AT NINE MILE BRIDGE NR FREESOIL, MI · Oct 9, 11:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (79/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. 2% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 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 (74/100), 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. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 mph. Water temperature is 51°F (combined air+water: 114°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 51°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
As a core recreational asset in MI, Hamlin 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 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, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, 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.
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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 Hamlin 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, 3:17 PM EDT