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Otsego Lake is a lake in New York. At around 4,046 acres (about 6 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. The deepest point reaches about 166 feet, and the surface sits near 1,194 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Bluegill. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Hinckley Reservoir, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Delta 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 Otsego Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 4:12 PM EDT) 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 Good (78/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (85/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 74/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 54° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 53° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | — | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Precip % | 96% | 92% | 93% | 92% | 93% | 94% | 77% | 57% | 40% | 38% | 26% | 15% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 96% | 98% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 92% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 92% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 93% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 94% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 77% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 57% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 40% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 38% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 26% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 15% | 89% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 8% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 8% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 49°F | Calm | 2 mph | 7% | 88% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 3% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 53°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 2% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 64°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 64°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 2% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 65°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 3% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 4% | 89% | 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 | Today October 11, 2026 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 58° | 48° | 66° | 53° | 70° | 59° | 65° | 44° | 58° | 41° | 59° | 36° | 44° |
| Wind | SE 6 mph | SE 5 mph | E 1 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 6 mph | SW 3 mph | S 3 to 8 mph | SW 8 mph | W 8 mph | NW 7 mph | NW 7 mph | E 1 to 5 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | W 9 to 15 mph | NW 12 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Precip % | 97% | 96% | 94% | 8% | 4% | 64% | 64% | 18% | 22% | 10% | 47% | 74% | 74% | 42% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Otsego Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Afternoon hours (17:00 local). Working against it: 96% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Good for boating (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: 96% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: 96% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: 96% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in NY, Otsego Lake delivers expansive open water and sheltered shoreline pockets ideal for varied outdoor pursuits. From high-speed watersports to relaxed drift fishing, the lake accommodates diverse visitor preferences. Always check current weather advisories and water temperatures before heading out.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 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 Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Rock 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.
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 Otsego Lake 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 11, 5:33 PM EDT