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Lake Gogebic is the largest inland body of water in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, encompassing 13,180 surface acres within the Ottawa National Forest. Renowned for trophy walleye, jumbo yellow perch, and smallmouth bass fisheries, along with premier open-water boating, sailing, and public launch access across both Gogebic and Ontonagon counties.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:35 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 71/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a |
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| Temp (°F) | 38° | 37° | 36° | 40° | 47° | 52° | 55° | 58° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 64° | 61° | 56° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 38°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 37°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 36°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 40°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 47°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 52°F | Calm | 5 mph | 2% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 55°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 58°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 62°F | Calm | 7 mph | 2% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 2% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 56°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 52°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 1% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 49°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 50°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 50°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 51°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 53°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 1% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 54°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 1% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 54°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 50% | Partly 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 | 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) | 36° | 65° | 48° | 82° | 62° | 81° | 54° | 65° | 39° | 54° | 33° | 59° | 39° | 60° |
| Wind | 0 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | S 15 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 35 mph | 27 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 23 mph | 28 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 35% | 47% | 20% | 7% | 15% | 57% | 57% |
| Forecast |
LAKE GOGEBIC NEAR BERGLAND, MI · Oct 9, 6:00 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (65/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 32°F. Provisional data. Air temperature 38°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 5 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (61/100), 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 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 5 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 38°F. Water temperature is 32°F (combined air+water: 70°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 32°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Lake Gogebic in MI is a popular freshwater reservoir known for its welcoming public recreation, scenic beauty, and dependable sport fishing. Multiple public access sites allow easy launching for trailered boats and personal watercraft. Park facilities and regional fisheries management are administered by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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 Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 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 Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, 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.
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 Gogebic 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, 5:35 AM CDT