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Lake Maxinkuckee sits in Indiana and is classified as a lake. The water surface spans about 1,864 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The deepest point reaches about 88 feet, and the surface sits near 733 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include White Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Lake Michigan - Indiana Shoreline, Salamonie Lake, and Lake Shafer. 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. Forecasts for Lake Maxinkuckee come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 6:33 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.
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Overall Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 68° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 60° | 64° | 68° | 72° | 76° | 77° | 78° | 79° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | SE | SE | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Precip % | 11% | 10% | 10% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 11% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 10% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 10% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 4% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 64°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 68% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 PM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 73% | 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 | 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 79° | 59° | 72° | 55° | 83° | 63° | 76° | 53° | 69° | 52° | 69° | 52° | 64° |
| Wind | SE 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | E 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | SW 10 mph | W 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 6 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | — |
| Precip % | 11% | 0% | 47% | 47% | 1% | 0% | 32% | 32% | 17% | 26% | 42% | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 59.4°F at YELLOW RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, IN (5.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 11:15 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (19:00 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.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 12 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 IN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Known for its reliable water levels and open navigation, Lake Maxinkuckee in IN welcomes visitors for boating, paddling, and shoreline recreation. The waterbody supports an active angling community pursuing both native and stocked sportfish. Verifying ramp depth and seasonal regulations helps ensure safe launch operations.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 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 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 White Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill, 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.
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 Maxinkuckee 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, 7:26 PM EDT