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Pawtuckaway Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in New Hampshire. Its recorded surface area is approximately 783 acres. Nearby alternatives include Bow Lake and Lake Attitash. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, 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 Pawtuckaway Lake.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 10:39 AM 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 Fair (74/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 83/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Morning hours (09:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 65° | 63° | 63° | 60° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 45° | 47° | 51° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 1% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 65°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 49°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 51°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 54°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
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 9, 2026 | Today October 9, 2026 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 65° | 65° | 43° | 62° | 42° | 66° | 51° | 68° | 50° | 64° | 48° | 62° | 43° |
| Wind | W 5 to 15 mph | W 5 to 15 mph | W 10 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 5 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 87% | 75% | 13% | 48% | 48% | 40% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Pawtuckaway Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
ISINGLASS R AT ROCHESTER NECK RD, NR DOVER, NH · Oct 9, 2:15 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 55.4°F at LAMPREY RIVER AT LANGFORD ROAD, AT RAYMOND, NH (3.1 mi away) · Oct 9, 2:45 PM UTC
Good for fishing (86/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Morning hours (08:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: verified water access. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for sailing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for kayaking (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Water temperature is 54°F (combined air+water: 103°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 52°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Pawtuckaway Lake is a well-known freshwater lake in NH, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Hampshire Fish and Game 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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Pawtuckaway 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 9, 11:23 AM EDT