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Lago Caonillas is a reservoir in Puerto Rico. At around 700 acres (about 1 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Lago Caonillas, Lago Daguey, and Lago Dos Bocas. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lago Caonillas.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:36 AM AST). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (68/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (73/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the east-northeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 76° | 78° | 80° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 82° | 80° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM AST | 74°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 5 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM AST | 76°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM AST | 78°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM AST | 80°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM AST | 81°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM AST | 82°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM AST | 83°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 50% | 70% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM AST | 83°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 50% | 70% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM AST | 83°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 50% | 70% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM AST | 82°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM AST | 80°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM AST | 78°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM AST | 77°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM AST | 76°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM AST | 75°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM AST | 75°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM AST | 74°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM AST | 74°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM AST | 74°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM AST | 73°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM AST | 73°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM AST | 72°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM AST | 72°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM AST | 72°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM AST | 73°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 3% | 15% | 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) | 83° | 72° | 81° | 72° | 82° | 71° | 82° | 71° | 82° | 72° | 81° | 72° | 82° | 72° |
| Wind | E 3 to 8 mph | E 6 mph | ENE 3 to 9 mph | E 3 to 7 mph | ESE 3 to 7 mph | ESE 5 mph | ESE 3 mph | ESE 2 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | ESE 6 mph | E 3 to 8 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | E 3 mph | E 2 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph | — |
| Precip % | 50% | 2% | 50% | 2% | 50% | 0% | 70% | 1% | 70% | 0% | 50% | 4% | 70% | 10% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lago Caonillas. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-southeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 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.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 mph. 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.
Poor for sailing (50/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 PR Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Anchored in the heart of PR, Lago Caonillas serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid state fishing license issued by PR wildlife conservation authorities is required for all sport angling. Check local daily bag limits.
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, 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.
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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 Lago Caonillas 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, 6:36 AM AST