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Hinckley Reservoir is a reservoir located in New York. At around 2,800 acres (about 4 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Nearby alternatives include Otsego Lake, Oneida Lake, and Raquette Lake. Coverage here includes 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 Hinckley Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:36 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 53° | 50° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 43° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 36° | 40° | 47° | 51° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 59° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | NW | NW | SW | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Precip % | 16% | 10% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 16% | 29% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 10% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 50°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 4% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 2% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 43°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 41°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 40°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 39°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 37°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 36°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 6% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 35°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 20% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 34°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 0% | 16% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 36°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 0% | 13% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 40°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 47°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 54°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 1% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 1% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 4 mph | 1% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 1% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 1% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 4 mph | 1% | 36% | Partly 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 | 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) | 34° | 59° | 41° | 59° | 50° | 63° | 52° | 60° | 42° | 54° | 36° | 55° | 40° | 55° |
| Wind | NW 1 to 8 mph | N 2 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 7 mph | SE 3 to 7 mph | N 5 mph | SW 5 mph | SW 3 to 7 mph | NW 9 mph | NW 9 mph | N 3 to 7 mph | NE 3 to 7 mph | SE 7 mph | S 9 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 4 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | — |
| Precip % | 16% | 1% | 1% | 78% | 98% | 53% | 31% | 72% | 72% | 15% | 10% | 15% | 51% | 53% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the west. Dusk hours (18:00 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.
Good for boating (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Hinckley Reservoir represents an essential recreational destination in NY, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 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 Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel. 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 Hinckley Reservoir 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, 6:36 PM EDT