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In Ohio, Michael J. Kirwan Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 2,650 surface acres (about 4 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Berlin Lake, Mosquito Creek Lake, and Chippewa Lake are also nearby. Below you will find 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 Michael J. Kirwan Lake so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 3:22 AM EDT) 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.
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Overall Good (81/100) 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 66°F from a representative gauge 36.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 8 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 42° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 42° | 47° | 55° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 62° | 57° | 55° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 50° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | — | — | — | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | N | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 42°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 41°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 41°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 41°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 42°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 68°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 1% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 1% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 1% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 57°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 2% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 55°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 53°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 3% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 51°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 2% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 2% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 68% | 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.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 68° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 69° | 49° | 74° | 55° | 66° | 58° | 71° | 58° | 72° |
| Wind | W 5 to 13 mph | NW 9 to 13 mph | W 2 to 8 mph | W 3 mph | 0 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | E 3 mph | SE 3 to 8 mph | SE 8 to 12 mph | SE 9 to 13 mph | NE 2 to 8 mph | W 6 mph | SW 5 to 8 mph | W 9 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 22 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | — | 8 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 27 mph | 27 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 95% | 98% | 63% | 13% | 26% | 33% |
| Forecast |
Cleveland, OH · Oct 9, 8:00 AM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 54.3°F at West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH (2.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (83/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 36.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 8 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 (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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%).
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 109°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 66°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.
With its sweeping shoreline and open waters, Michael J. Kirwan Lake in OH is a favorite getaway for anglers, watersports fans, and campers. The lake provides access via several public ramps, offering easy entry for trailered boats and kayaks. Follow state boating education standards and carry required safety equipment onboard.
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 Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth 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.
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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 Michael J. Kirwan 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, 4:10 AM EDT