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Pinchot Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Pennsylvania. It covers roughly 340 surface acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth Bass. Nearby alternatives include Blue Marsh Lake and Memorial Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Pinchot 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, 5:06 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 Excellent (94/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 66° | 62° | 59° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 52° | 57° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Wind (kts) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | — | — | — | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | SE | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 69°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 59°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 57°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 55°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 54°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 52°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 2 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 52°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 1% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 1% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 1% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 67°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 69°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 81% | 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 9, 2026 | This Afternoon 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 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 72° | 49° | 69° | 56° | 64° | 61° | 72° | 58° | 76° | 56° | 65° | 49° | 62° |
| Wind | NW 8 mph | NW 6 mph | NW 0 to 3 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | SE 5 to 8 mph | E 12 mph | NE 5 to 12 mph | NW 7 to 10 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | W 13 mph | NW 8 to 12 mph | N 7 mph | E 7 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 12 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 44% | 100% | 100% | 45% | 1% | 28% | 28% | 8% | 16% | 28% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Pinchot Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Excellent for fishing (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northwest. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. 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 (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. 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 PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Pinchot Lake in PA offers a welcoming freshwater setting for recreational boaters, dedicated anglers, and shoreline explorers. Its waters present diverse fishing opportunities alongside scenic vistas of the surrounding terrain. Public access facilities and shoreline parklands are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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 Pinchot 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, 5:22 PM EDT