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Lake Nebagamon is a lake in Wisconsin. It covers roughly 914 surface acres (about 1 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Lake Superior - Minnesota North Shore and Lake Superior - Wisconsin South Shore are also nearby. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Nebagamon so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:42 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 26.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 40° | 39° | 37° | 36° | 39° | 48° | 54° | 58° | 62° | 64° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 62° | 55° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 40°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 39°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 37°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 36°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 39°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 48°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 54°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 3% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 3% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 3% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 3% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 55°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 3% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 51°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 2% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 51°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 2% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 2% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 52°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 2% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 52°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 52°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 52°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 52°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 49% | 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° | 68° | 51° | 83° | 64° | 81° | 53° | 63° | 40° | 56° | 35° | 60° | 40° | 60° |
| Wind | 0 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | N 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 29% | 36% | 10% | 7% | 25% | 60% | 60% |
| Forecast |
Duluth, MN · Oct 9, 9:36 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 26.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the south. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 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.
Fair for sailing (62/100), 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. 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%).
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Combined air and water temperature is 100°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 60°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located within WI, Lake Nebagamon is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass. 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 Nebagamon 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, 4:42 AM CDT