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In Minnesota, Lake Harriet is a lake used for time on and around the water. At around 341 acres, it is a modest waterbody. Sitting at around 850 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 85 feet. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, and Green Sunfish. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Bde Maka Ska, Lake Nokomis, and Lake Minnetonka. 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. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Harriet are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 5:52 PM CDT) 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: Fishing (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. 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° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 66° | 69° | 73° | 76° | 80° | 82° | 85° | 86° | 86° | 87° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 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, 6 PM CDT | 71°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 1% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 1% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 66°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 2% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 62°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 2% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 61°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 1% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 62°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 1% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 66°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 86°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 35 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 2% | 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 | 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) | 75° | 61° | 88° | 68° | 86° | 62° | 73° | 52° | 62° | 48° | 63° | 49° | 62° | 46° |
| Wind | SE 5 mph | SE 10 mph | S 10 to 20 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | N 10 mph | N 5 mph | NE 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | W 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 21 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 22 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 30 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 22% | 2% | 7% | 18% | 51% | 52% | 49% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Harriet. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 59.5°F at MINNEHAHA CREEK AT HIAWATHA AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN (6.4 mi away) · Oct 9, 11:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.
Good for boating (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. 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 (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 MN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in MN, Lake Harriet delivers expansive open water and sheltered shoreline pockets ideal for varied outdoor pursuits. From high-speed watersports to relaxed drift fishing, the lake accommodates diverse visitor preferences. Always check current weather advisories and water temperatures before heading out.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) 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 State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, 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.
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 Harriet 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, 6:25 PM CDT