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In Arizona, Lake Powell is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Common Carp, Brown Trout, Striped Bass, and Rainbow Trout. Its recorded surface area is approximately 161,390 acres. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 492 feet at an elevation of about 3,700 feet. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes 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 Powell so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 8, 9:28 PM MST) 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 Excellent (90/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. 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) | 69° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 64° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 79° | 82° | 84° | 85° | 86° | 85° | 83° | 80° | 77° | 74° | 73° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | W | S | S | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | N | N | NE | NE | N | E | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Thu, 11 PM MST | 69°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 12 AM MST | 69°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 1 AM MST | 67°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM MST | 65°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 4 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM MST | 64°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 4 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM MST | 62°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 4 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM MST | 61°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM MST | 61°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MST | 61°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MST | 64°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 4 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MST | 69°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MST | 72°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MST | 75°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 2% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MST | 79°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 2% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MST | 82°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 2% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MST | 84°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 8% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MST | 85°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 8% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MST | 86°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 8% | 23% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MST | 85°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 6% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MST | 83°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 6% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM MST | 80°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 6% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MST | 77°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 5% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MST | 74°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 5% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM MST | 73°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 5% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM MST | 72°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 9% | 38% | 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 8, 2026 | Thursday October 8, 2026 | Today October 8, 2026 | This Afternoon October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 88° | 88° | 88° | 62° | 61° | 87° | 63° | 81° | 59° | 76° | 57° | 74° | 55° |
| Wind | NW 2 mph | N 1 to 6 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | NE 3 mph | SW 2 mph | SW 3 mph | SE 1 to 6 mph | S 5 to 8 mph | S 7 to 17 mph | S 7 to 12 mph | S 10 to 28 mph | S 12 to 17 mph | S 10 to 26 mph | S 3 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 4 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph | 22 mph | 45 mph | 37 mph | 38 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 8% | 9% | 53% | 83% | 83% | 59% | 32% | 35% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 68.4°F at COLORADO RIVER AT LEES FERRY, AZ (8.7 mi away) · Oct 9, 5:00 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 8.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the northwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the northwest. 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 (71/100), 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. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 4 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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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.
Offering scenic natural surroundings in AZ & UT, Lake Powell is a vibrant freshwater reservoir that attracts powerboaters, sailors, and bank fishermen alike. The lake's aquatic ecosystem supports rich gamefish populations and scenic wetland areas. Remember to clean and drain all watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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 Common Carp, Brown Trout, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout. 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 3,700 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 Powell 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 8, 11:00 PM MST