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Lake Pepin sits in Minnesota and is classified as a lake. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 60 feet at an elevation of about 667 feet. Its recorded surface area is approximately 24,550 acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Brook Trout, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish. If you are planning a trip, White Bear Lake and Bald Eagle Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Pepin.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 3:00 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (72/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (82/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p |
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| Temp (°F) | 88° | 88° | 89° | 86° | 82° | 80° | 77° | 75° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 71° | 73° | 78° | 81° | 85° | 87° |
| Wind (kts) | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| 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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| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 25 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 71°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
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 10, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 67° | 88° | 69° | 86° | 57° | 69° | 50° | 66° | 49° | 64° | 46° | 60° | 39° |
| Wind | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 5 mph | NNE 5 mph | ENE 5 mph | ESE 5 to 10 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NNW 5 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 30 mph | 24 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 26% | 8% | 5% | 11% | 23% | 52% | 52% | 23% | 14% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Pepin. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 61.2°F at EAU GALLE RIVER AT SPRING VALLEY, WI (26.0 mi away) · Oct 10, 6:00 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (74/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (0% cloud cover). 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.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 31 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 (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the S 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%).
Fair for kayaking (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 31 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 MN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Pepin in MN & WI offers a welcoming freshwater setting for recreational boaters, dedicated anglers, and shoreline explorers. Its waters present diverse fishing opportunities alongside scenic vistas of the surrounding terrain. Public access facilities and shoreline parklands are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brook Trout, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish. 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 Pepin 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 10, 3:00 PM CDT