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Lake Berryessa is a reservoir located in California. Sitting at around 443 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 275 feet. Its recorded surface area is approximately 20,700 acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, and Green Sunfish. Nearby alternatives include Lake Sonoma and Clear Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. 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 Lake Berryessa.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 9:27 AM PDT) 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 Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the southwest. 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) | 78° | 85° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 89° | 87° | 85° | 80° | 77° | 74° | 72° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 58° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 78°F | 1 mph SSW (203°) | 6 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 85°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 87°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 89°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 90°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 89°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 87°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 85°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 80°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 1% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 77°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 74°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 13 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 72°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 69°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 2% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 67°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 65°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 2% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 64°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 2% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 62°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 2% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 61°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 8 mph | 1% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 60°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 59°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 57°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 57°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 57°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 58°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM PDT | 62°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 0% | 9% | 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° | 57° | 70° | 52° | 64° | 52° | 65° | 52° | 70° | 53° | 76° | 58° | 81° | 61° |
| Wind | SSW 0 to 7 mph | SSW 2 to 8 mph | SSW 2 to 8 mph | SW 0 to 8 mph | NNW 0 to 6 mph | SSW 0 to 3 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | SW 2 mph | N 2 mph | WSW 2 mph | NNW 2 mph | NW 2 mph | N 0 to 7 mph | N 2 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 2% | 1% | 7% | 17% | 17% | 19% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Berryessa. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the south-southwest. 0% 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the south-southwest. 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.
Fair for sailing (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the south-southwest. 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 CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in CA, Lake Berryessa delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Green 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 Lake Berryessa 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, 11:02 AM PDT