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Lago Toa Vaca is a reservoir in Puerto Rico. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. The water surface spans about 800 acres, making it a modest body of water. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. 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. Other waters in the region include Lago Guayabal, Lago El Guineo, and Lago de Matrullas. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lago Toa Vaca.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:40 AM AST). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the east-northeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 71° | 74° | 78° | 82° | 84° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 90° | 90° | 88° | 84° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM AST | 71°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 3% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM AST | 74°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM AST | 78°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM AST | 82°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM AST | 84°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM AST | 87°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM AST | 88°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM AST | 89°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 1 PM AST | 90°F | 12 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 2 PM AST | 90°F | 12 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 3 PM AST | 88°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 30% | 50% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM AST | 84°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 30% | 50% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM AST | 81°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 30% | 50% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM AST | 79°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM AST | 78°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM AST | 77°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM AST | 76°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM AST | 75°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM AST | 74°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM AST | 74°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 3% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM AST | 73°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 3% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM AST | 72°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 3% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM AST | 72°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM AST | 71°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM AST | 71°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
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) | 71° | 90° | 71° | 90° | 70° | 89° | 70° | 90° | 70° | 89° | 70° | 89° | 71° | 90° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | E 5 to 12 mph | NE 3 to 9 mph | E 3 to 12 mph | ENE 3 to 8 mph | ESE 3 to 13 mph | ENE 3 to 8 mph | E 3 to 12 mph | ENE 1 to 6 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | ENE 6 mph | E 5 to 13 mph | ENE 2 to 7 mph | E 2 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 16 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 40% | 3% | 50% | 2% | 20% | 2% | 50% | 2% | 30% | 1% | 20% | 5% | 60% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. 3% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 6 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 (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 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%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 6 mph. 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.
A versatile water resource in PR, Lago Toa Vaca 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.
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, Redear Sunfish. 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 Lago Toa Vaca 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, 5:40 AM AST