Magic Reservoir Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Magic Reservoir, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	52°	48°	47°	45°	43°	41°	40°	39°	37°	36°	35°	34°	38°	42°	45°	47°	48°	49°	50°	49°	49°	49°	48°	46°
Wind (kts)	5	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Direction	S	SW	NW	W	S	S	S	S	S	SE	E	E	SE	E	SE	S	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	W	W	W
Gusts (kts)	8	6	5	6	4	4	4	4	3	4	3	3	4	5	5	7	7	8	8	8	8	6	6	6
Precip %	12%	19%	25%	32%	32%	33%	33%	35%	37%	39%	29%	18%	8%	17%	17%	45%	46%	52%	77%	81%	60%	61%	74%	83%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Magic Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sat, 9 PM MDT	52°F	6 mph S (180°)	9 mph	12%	49%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 10 PM MDT	48°F	3 mph SSW (203°)	7 mph	19%	38%	Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat, 11 PM MDT	47°F	3 mph NW (315°)	6 mph	25%	50%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 12 AM MDT	45°F	3 mph W (270°)	7 mph	32%	57%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 1 AM MDT	43°F	3 mph S (180°)	5 mph	32%	76%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 2 AM MDT	41°F	2 mph SSE (158°)	5 mph	33%	76%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 3 AM MDT	40°F	2 mph SSE (158°)	5 mph	33%	86%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 4 AM MDT	39°F	2 mph SSE (158°)	5 mph	35%	81%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 5 AM MDT	37°F	2 mph SSE (158°)	4 mph	37%	58%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 6 AM MDT	36°F	2 mph ESE (113°)	5 mph	39%	72%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 7 AM MDT	35°F	2 mph E (90°)	4 mph	29%	79%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 8 AM MDT	34°F	2 mph E (90°)	4 mph	18%	78%	Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun, 9 AM MDT	38°F	2 mph ESE (113°)	5 mph	8%	85%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 10 AM MDT	42°F	2 mph E (90°)	6 mph	17%	89%	Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun, 11 AM MDT	45°F	3 mph SE (135°)	6 mph	17%	94%	Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun, 12 PM MDT	47°F	3 mph SSE (158°)	8 mph	45%	92%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 1 PM MDT	48°F	3 mph SSE (158°)	8 mph	46%	95%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 2 PM MDT	49°F	3 mph SE (135°)	9 mph	52%	97%	Chance Light Rain
Sun, 3 PM MDT	50°F	3 mph SE (135°)	9 mph	77%	97%	Light Rain
Sun, 4 PM MDT	49°F	3 mph SE (135°)	9 mph	81%	95%	Light Rain
Sun, 5 PM MDT	49°F	3 mph SE (135°)	9 mph	60%	96%	Light Rain Likely
Sun, 6 PM MDT	49°F	3 mph W (270°)	7 mph	61%	98%	Light Rain Likely
Sun, 7 PM MDT	48°F	3 mph W (270°)	7 mph	74%	98%	Rain Likely
Sun, 8 PM MDT	46°F	3 mph W (270°)	7 mph	83%	98%	Rain
Sun, 9 PM MDT	45°F	6 mph W (270°)	10 mph	88%	97%	Rain

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Magic Reservoir from the official forecast source
Period	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	Saturday October 17, 2026
Temp (°F)	33°	51°	31°	50°	28°	55°	28°	58°	29°	61°	30°	64°	33°	67°
Wind	SSW 2 to 6 mph	SE 3 mph	WSW 6 mph	SSW 5 mph	N 1 to 5 mph	WSW 2 to 8 mph	NW 1 to 8 mph	WNW 1 to 8 mph	NW 2 to 8 mph	W 2 to 6 mph	NNW 1 to 5 mph	ENE 5 to 8 mph	ENE 6 mph	ENE 7 mph
Gusts	9 mph	9 mph	12 mph	12 mph	9 mph	16 mph	15 mph	16 mph	15 mph	13 mph	8 mph	15 mph	13 mph	9 mph
Precip %	37%	81%	88%	70%	16%	26%	10%	3%	1%	0%	1%	1%	0%	0%
Forecast	Chance Light Rain	Light Rain	Rain	Light Rain Likely	Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain	Chance Light Rain	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 90 · Excellent

Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south. Sky is mostly cloudy (49% 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.

Prime Solunar Window

5:00 AM MDT – 11:00 AM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

6 mph

Barometer Trend

29.76 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (2):

🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Yellow Perch

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 74Sailing 68

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

5 kts (6 mph)

Fair for sailing (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Wind 6 mph from the S is workable but not ideal. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 75Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Good for kayaking (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Nestled within ID, Magic Reservoir offers extensive shoreline access and dependable waters for public recreation. The lake accommodates a wide variety of activities including waterskiing, pontoon cruising, and bank angling. Facility management and regional habitat protection are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

3,780 acres (6 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (IDFG)

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.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

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.

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