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Patterson Lake is a reservoir located in North Dakota. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,191 acres. Fish documented in the area include Walleye, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass. 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. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Patterson Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 12:50 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (70/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 72/100 across these hours. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Sky is overcast (95% cloud cover). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p |
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 46° | 48° | 48° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 37° | 39° | 41° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 58% | 22% | 18% | 24% | 43% | 55% | 61% | 39% | 47% | 79% | 90% | 65% | 58% | 89% | 70% | 77% | 70% | 70% | 65% | 70% | 50% | 82% | 88% | 73% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 44°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 58% | 85% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 44°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 22% | 90% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 45°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 18% | 92% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 45°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 24% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 46°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 43% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 48°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 55% | 91% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 48°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 61% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 46°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 39% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 44°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 47% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 43°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 79% | 98% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 42°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 90% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 42°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 65% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 42°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 58% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 41°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 89% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 40°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 70% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 40°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 77% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 40°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 70% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 39°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 70% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 38°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 65% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 38°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 70% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 37°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 50% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 39°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 82% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 41°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 88% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 43°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 73% | 91% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 44°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 73% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
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 | 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 36° | 46° | 34° | 54° | 32° | 60° | 36° | 58° | 31° | 54° | 31° | 65° | 40° |
| Wind | NE 15 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | N 10 mph | NW 3 to 10 mph | NW 6 mph | W 2 mph | S 2 to 7 mph | S 5 to 8 mph | W 9 to 22 mph | NW 10 to 23 mph | NW 9 to 13 mph | SW 7 to 12 mph | S 12 to 16 mph | SW 12 mph |
| Gusts | 24 mph | 24 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 6 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 37 mph | 36 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 28 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 61% | 90% | 88% | 16% | 7% | 4% | 6% | 19% | 16% | 14% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Patterson Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (85% cloud cover). Working against it: 58% chance of precipitation is possible. 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 (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 58% chance of precipitation is possible. 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 (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 58% chance of precipitation is possible. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 58% chance of precipitation is possible. 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 ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Patterson Lake is an important freshwater reservoir in ND, known for its dependable sport fishery, open cruising lanes, and scenic shoreline. Recreational boaters and anglers share its waters alongside migrating waterfowl and native wildlife. Public facilities and natural resource management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department 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 Walleye, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass. 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 Patterson 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, 12:50 PM CDT