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Hulah Lake is a reservoir located in Oklahoma. The water surface spans about 3,570 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Birch Lake and Oologah Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Hulah Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 6:30 AM CDT) 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 Excellent (90/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 26.4 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) | 61° | 61° | 61° | 65° | 72° | 77° | 82° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 90° | 89° | 87° | 83° | 76° | 74° | 71° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 60° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 61°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 61°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 61°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 89°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 62°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 59°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | 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) | 90° | 58° | 89° | 59° | 91° | 65° | 91° | 69° | 91° | 68° | 86° | 65° | 82° | 59° |
| Wind | S 0 to 10 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 12% | 35% | 61% | 66% | 66% | 33% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Hulah Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
ELK R NR ELK CITY, KS · Oct 9, 11:00 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 75°F from a representative gauge 26.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-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 (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 72°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of OK Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Hulah Lake in OK is a dynamic freshwater reservoir offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) 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 Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, White Bass, White Crappie. 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.
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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 Hulah 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, 6:48 AM CDT