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Pepacton Reservoir sits in New York and is classified as a reservoir. Its recorded surface area is approximately 5,763 acres. Nearby alternatives include Cannonsville Reservoir, Ashokan Reservoir, and Otsego Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Pepacton Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 2:57 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 87/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 56°F. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the northwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 66° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | — | — | — | — | — | NE | N | NW | N | N | N | N | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Precip % | 87% | 95% | 98% | 98% | 99% | 98% | 93% | 92% | 82% | 67% | 52% | 35% | 23% | 17% | 10% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 8% | 7% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 55°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 87% | 92% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 95% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 93% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 92% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 53°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 82% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 53°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 67% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 53°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 52% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 35% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 2 mph | 23% | 93% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 2 mph | 17% | 96% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 10% | 92% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 52°F | Calm | 4 mph | 6% | 86% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 52°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 6% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 6% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 52°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 8% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 54°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 7% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 59°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 3% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 2% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 65°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 2% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly 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 | 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 57° | 51° | 68° | 52° | 71° | 60° | 68° | 45° | 61° | 42° | 61° | 37° | 45° | 28° |
| Wind | SE 7 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | N 1 to 6 mph | NW 2 mph | S 0 to 6 mph | SW 5 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | S 8 mph | W 6 to 13 mph | NW 15 mph | NW 7 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 28 mph | 29 mph | 23 mph |
| Precip % | 98% | 99% | 8% | 4% | 40% | 40% | 13% | 21% | 13% | 50% | 75% | 73% | 52% | 27% |
| Forecast |
PEPACTON RESERVOIR NEAR LEWBEACH NY · Oct 11, 12:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (75/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 56°F. Provisional data. Working against it: 60% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 60% 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.
Good for sailing (75/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 6 mph from the SE is workable but not ideal. Working against it: 60% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 60% chance of precipitation is likely. Combined air and water temperature is 112°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 56°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Located in NY, Pepacton Reservoir is a prominent freshwater reservoir known for its freshwater recreation and accessible shoreline. From open-water cruising and watersports to morning kayak tours, the lake attracts visitors throughout the warmer months. Managing stewardship is overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, ensuring sustainable multi-use access.
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 Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Yellow Perch. 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 Pepacton Reservoir 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, 2:57 PM EDT