Horseshoe Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Horseshoe Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a
Temp (°F)	67°	66°	66°	66°	64°	66°	67°	69°	70°	72°	74°	73°	73°	73°	72°	70°	69°	67°	66°	66°	65°	65°	64°	64°
Wind (kts)	4	4	9	4	9	13	13	17	17	17	13	13	13	9	9	4	9	4	9	4	4	4	4	4
Direction	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Gusts (kts)	8	3	11	9	14	21	28	28	29	32	31	28	26	22	18	18	19	19	19	18	13	14	14	13
Precip %	97%	76%	72%	96%	92%	99%	82%	66%	80%	78%	66%	67%	90%	86%	75%	77%	76%	71%	60%	53%	49%	57%	62%	51%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Horseshoe Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 3 AM MST	67°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	9 mph	97%	98%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 4 AM MST	66°F	5 mph SSE (158°)	4 mph	76%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 AM MST	66°F	10 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	72%	82%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 6 AM MST	66°F	5 mph SSE (158°)	10 mph	96%	98%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 7 AM MST	64°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	92%	95%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 8 AM MST	66°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	24 mph	99%	100%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 9 AM MST	67°F	15 mph S (180°)	32 mph	82%	88%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 10 AM MST	69°F	20 mph S (180°)	32 mph	66%	78%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 11 AM MST	70°F	20 mph S (180°)	33 mph	80%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 12 PM MST	72°F	20 mph S (180°)	37 mph	78%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 1 PM MST	74°F	15 mph S (180°)	36 mph	66%	78%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 2 PM MST	73°F	15 mph S (180°)	32 mph	67%	78%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 3 PM MST	73°F	15 mph S (180°)	30 mph	90%	94%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 4 PM MST	73°F	10 mph S (180°)	25 mph	86%	91%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 PM MST	72°F	10 mph S (180°)	21 mph	75%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 6 PM MST	70°F	5 mph S (180°)	21 mph	77%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 7 PM MST	69°F	10 mph S (180°)	22 mph	76%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 8 PM MST	67°F	5 mph S (180°)	22 mph	71%	81%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 9 PM MST	66°F	10 mph S (180°)	22 mph	60%	73%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun, 10 PM MST	66°F	5 mph S (180°)	21 mph	53%	69%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 11 PM MST	65°F	5 mph S (180°)	15 mph	49%	66%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon, 12 AM MST	65°F	5 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	57%	71%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon, 1 AM MST	64°F	5 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	62%	75%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon, 2 AM MST	64°F	5 mph S (180°)	15 mph	51%	67%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon, 3 AM MST	63°F	5 mph S (180°)	14 mph	66%	78%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Horseshoe Lake from the official forecast source
Period	Overnight October 11, 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
Temp (°F)	64°	76°	61°	73°	60°	71°	52°	75°	54°	80°	58°	81°	59°	79°
Wind	SE 5 to 10 mph	S 5 to 20 mph	S 5 to 10 mph	S 5 to 15 mph	S 5 mph	SSW 0 to 10 mph	0 mph	NNW 0 to 5 mph	N 0 to 10 mph	NNE 0 to 10 mph	NNE 5 to 15 mph	ENE 0 to 15 mph	ENE 5 to 10 mph	ENE 0 to 10 mph
Gusts	13 mph	40 mph	25 mph	30 mph	20 mph	20 mph	7 mph	9 mph	20 mph	20 mph	30 mph	25 mph	20 mph	20 mph
Precip %	97%	99%	93%	99%	94%	73%	4%	2%	0%	0%	4%	11%	11%	3%
Forecast	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 43 · Poor

Poor for fishing (43/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Air temperature 67°F. Working against it: 97% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

Dawn & Dusk

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

2 mph

Barometer Trend

29.80 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (3):

🐟Green Sunfish🐟Flathead Catfish🐟Largemouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: 97% chance of precipitation is likely. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

2 kts (2 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: 97% chance of precipitation is likely. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: 97% chance of precipitation is likely. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

A versatile water resource in AZ, Horseshoe Lake offers expansive open waters for motorized cruising, sailing, and shoreline fishing. The lake's dynamic character across the seasons attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Check current USGS streamflow gauges, water temperatures, and state regulations for the best experience.

Surface Area

3,656 acres (6 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (AZGFD)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.

Public Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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