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In Ohio, Indian Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 15 feet at an elevation of about 994 feet. It covers roughly 5,100 surface acres (about 8 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, and Channel Catfish. If you are planning a trip, Indian Lake, Ferguson Reservoir, and Kiser Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Indian Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:56 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 65°F. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 51° | 59° | 64° | 68° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 73° | 70° | 66° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 59° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 45°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 45°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 51°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 59°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 68°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 72°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 1% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 73°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 2% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 74°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 2% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 2% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 73°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 2% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 3% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 3% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 3% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 2% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 59°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 2% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 59°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 1% | 64% | Mostly 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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 75° | 56° | 76° | 57° | 71° | 57° | 77° | 61° | 77° | 53° | 71° | 52° | 74° |
| Wind | 0 mph | S 0 to 3 mph | SE 2 to 8 mph | SE 8 to 13 mph | SE 13 to 16 mph | E 5 to 15 mph | N 6 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | SW 7 to 10 mph | W 10 to 14 mph | N 6 to 13 mph | E 6 to 9 mph | SE 8 mph | S 9 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 9 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 93% | 93% | 23% | 0% | 20% | 24% | 14% | 15% | 23% | 25% |
| Forecast |
Indian Lake at Russells Point OH · Oct 9, 5:00 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 64°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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.
Good for sailing (84/100), 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. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 115°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 65°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Indian Lake is a picturesque freshwater reservoir in OH known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.
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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Channel Catfish. 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 Indian 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, 3:56 AM EDT