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Lake Pleasant is a reservoir in Arizona. Fish documented in the area include Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. The water surface spans about 9,970 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Sitting at around 1,700 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 260 feet. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Pleasant, Horseshoe Lake, and Bartlett Lake. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Pleasant are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:03 AM MST). 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 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. 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) | 81° | 80° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 79° | 83° | 86° | 88° | 90° | 92° | 93° | 94° | 94° | 95° | 94° | 93° | 89° | 88° | 86° | 85° | 84° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | SE | E | NE | NE | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 11% | 11% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM MST | 81°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM MST | 80°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM MST | 79°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM MST | 79°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM MST | 78°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM MST | 77°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MST | 77°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MST | 79°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MST | 83°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MST | 86°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MST | 88°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MST | 90°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MST | 92°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MST | 93°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 2% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MST | 94°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 2% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MST | 94°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MST | 95°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 3% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MST | 94°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 3% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM MST | 93°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 3% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM MST | 89°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 6% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM MST | 88°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 6% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM MST | 86°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 6% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM MST | 85°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 11% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM MST | 84°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 11% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM MST | 83°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 11% | 32% | 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) | 77° | 96° | 77° | 87° | 71° | 77° | 66° | 72° | 62° | 69° | 57° | 72° | 60° | 78° |
| Wind | N 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | ENE 5 mph | ESE 5 to 10 mph | ENE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SSW 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | NNW 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 40 mph | 35 mph | 25 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 3% | 11% | 58% | 96% | 99% | 96% | 96% | 66% | 46% | 5% | 4% | 2% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Pleasant. 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 north. 1% 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 north. Gusts to 7 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 2 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 (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 7 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 AZ Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Pleasant is an established freshwater reservoir in AZ that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. 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 Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. 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 Pleasant 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, 1:03 AM MST