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Hoover Lake sits in Ohio and is classified as a lake. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Rock Bass. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Hoover Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 11:54 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (85/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. 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) | 62° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 58° | 61° | 63° | 65° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 64° | 60° | 59° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | SE | SE | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 12% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 9% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 1% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 1% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 3% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 12% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 58°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 8% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 7% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 7% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 65°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 8% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 9% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 5% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 69°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 4% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 4% | 68% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 3% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 8 mph | 0% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 64°F | 1 mph SSE (158°) | 4 mph | 0% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph SSE (158°) | 2 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 59°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 2 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph SSW (203°) | 4 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 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 71° | 53° | 80° | 64° | 77° | 52° | 67° | 47° | 65° | 45° | 61° | 39° | 54° |
| Wind | SSE 6 to 9 mph | ESE 3 to 7 mph | S 1 to 5 mph | SSW 5 to 13 mph | SW 12 mph | WSW 12 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 14 mph | N 5 to 9 mph | NE 8 mph | E 8 to 12 mph | SSE 9 to 13 mph | WSW 12 to 21 mph | WNW 12 to 22 mph | NW 14 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 14 mph | 8 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 27 mph | 27 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 27 mph | 33 mph | 39 mph | 22 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 12% | 1% | 2% | 49% | 42% | 16% | 17% | 22% | 38% | 38% | 29% | 19% | 12% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Hoover Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southeast. 1% 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.
Good for boating (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southeast. 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 (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the SSE 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 (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southeast. 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 OH 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 OH & MI, Hoover 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 Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, 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.
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 Hoover 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 10, 11:54 PM EDT