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Lake Pend Oreille is a lake located in Idaho. It covers roughly 94,720 surface acres (about 148 square miles). The deepest point reaches about 1,152 feet, and the surface sits near 2,062 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Kokanee Salmon, Bull Trout, Brook Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Cocolalla Lake, Hayden Lake, and Spirit Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Pend Oreille so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:17 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 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) | 54° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 60° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 48° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 52°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 2% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 2% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 55°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 2% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 58°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 2% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 58°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 34% | 56% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 57°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 34% | 56% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 60°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 34% | 67% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 58°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 34% | 84% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 58°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 34% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 58°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 34% | 70% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 57°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 18% | 66% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 57°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 18% | 67% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 55°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 18% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 54°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 18% | 50% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 53°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 18% | 35% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 52°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 18% | 48% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 51°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 49°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 1% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 48°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 1% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 1% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 1% | 36% | 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) | 52° | 63° | 43° | 51° | 37° | 45° | 34° | 53° | 38° | 56° | 41° | 53° | 42° | 56° |
| Wind | SE 5 mph | S 3 to 15 mph | SW 3 to 13 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | NE 7 to 22 mph | NE 6 to 24 mph | NE 3 to 10 mph | N 0 to 3 mph | 0 mph | N 2 mph | S 1 mph | SW 0 to 3 mph | 0 mph | N 1 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 29 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 27 mph | 28 mph | 20 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 34% | 18% | 15% | 15% | 8% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 6% | 29% | 34% | 22% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Pend Oreille. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 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 (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 6 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.
Good for sailing (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 6 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 ID Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Anchored in the heart of ID, Lake Pend Oreille serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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 Kokanee Salmon, Bull Trout, Brook Trout, 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.
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 Pend Oreille 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, 3:17 AM PDT