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In Michigan, Lake Erie - Michigan Shoreline is a Great Lakes shoreline region used for time on and around the water. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 210 feet at an elevation of about 569 feet. The water surface spans about 6,361,600 acres, making it a very large body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie. If you are planning a trip, Wampler's Lake, Base Line Lake, and Orchard Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Erie - Michigan Shoreline so you can plan a visit.
This page covers a named shoreline area, not the whole lake. Conditions vary widely across open water, so treat this forecast as local to the coordinates shown and check the official source before heading out.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 12:31 PM 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.
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 (89/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 64°F. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the east-southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 60° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 71° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | S | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 11% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 1% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 1% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 1% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 67°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 2% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 66°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 2% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 3% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 4% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 11% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 58°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 0% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 63°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 66°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 68°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 85% | 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 | This Afternoon 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) | 68° | 56° | 73° | 58° | 65° | 56° | 73° | 61° | 70° | 53° | 64° | 53° | 67° | 55° |
| Wind | SSW 5 mph | SE 7 mph | SE 6 to 10 mph | SE 9 mph | E 8 to 12 mph | N 3 to 7 mph | WSW 5 to 9 mph | SW 8 to 13 mph | W 15 mph | NNW 10 to 14 mph | NE 10 mph | ESE 9 to 13 mph | SSE 14 mph | SW 14 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 22 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 11% | 0% | 71% | 85% | 15% | 1% | 25% | 26% | 13% | 15% | 19% | 38% | 29% |
| Forecast |
Toledo, OH · Oct 9, 4:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 64°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. 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%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 9 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 64°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Erie - Michigan Shoreline is a well-known Great Lakes shoreline region in MI, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. 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 U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. 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 Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie. 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.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
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 Erie - Michigan Shoreline 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, 2:08 PM EDT