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Lake Ouachita is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Arkansas. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Lake Hamilton, DeGray Lake, and Blue Mountain Lake are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Ouachita are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 2:04 AM 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 (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. 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) | 63° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 61° | 67° | 75° | 80° | 85° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 88° | 87° | 85° | 79° | 75° | 73° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 63°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 61°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 60°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 80°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 89°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 0% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 0% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 8 mph | 0% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 7 mph | 0% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 6 mph | 0% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 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 | Overnight October 11, 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 89° | 63° | 89° | 66° | 90° | 70° | 90° | 68° | 87° | 60° | 78° | 49° | 69° |
| Wind | W 0 to 5 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | S 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | NNW 10 to 15 mph | N 15 mph | N 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 20 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 9% | 40% | 40% | 26% | 26% | 13% | 8% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north. 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%).
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north. Gusts to 4 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 AR Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in AR, Lake Ouachita is an attractive freshwater reservoir celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) 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 Green Sunfish, Spotted Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth 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.
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 Ouachita 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 11, 3:14 AM CDT