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Lake Erie - Pennsylvania Shoreline is a Great Lakes shoreline region located in Pennsylvania managed by U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. Sitting at around 569 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 210 feet. At around 6,361,600 acres (about 9,940 square miles), it is a very large waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Nearby alternatives include Woodcock Creek Lake, Conneaut Lake, and Lake Wilhelm. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Coverage here includes 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 - Pennsylvania 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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The last automated check (Oct 9, 4:04 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 (86/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Sailing (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 65°F. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the west. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 64° | 63° | 61° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 58° | 61° | 65° | 67° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Direction | W | W | W | SW | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 64°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 63°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 59°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 1% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 5 mph | 2% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 5 mph | 2% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 2% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 2% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 2% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 1% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 65°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 67°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 1% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 2% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 70% | 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) | 65° | 56° | 72° | 60° | 65° | 62° | 68° | 63° | 67° | 55° | 61° | 54° | 63° | 57° |
| Wind | W 12 mph | S 3 to 8 mph | SE 9 mph | SE 8 to 18 mph | SE 12 to 17 mph | E 3 to 9 mph | W 9 mph | SW 8 to 14 mph | W 13 to 17 mph | N 14 to 18 mph | N 9 to 13 mph | NE 8 to 12 mph | E 12 mph | S 10 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 18 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 2% | 23% | 98% | 83% | 6% | 50% | 63% | 41% | 15% | 15% | 42% | 50% |
| Forecast |
NOAA GLERL GLSEA surface temperature at 42.141, -80.142 · Oct 8, 12:00 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 54.5°F at Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA (8.1 mi away) · Oct 9, 8:45 AM UTC
Good for fishing (86/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 65°F. Provisional data. Wind 12 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (80%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the west. 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.
Excellent for sailing (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the west. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 65°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 - Pennsylvania Shoreline in PA is a dynamic Great Lakes shoreline region offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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 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 Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed 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 Erie - Pennsylvania 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, 5:03 PM EDT