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Pymatuning Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Ohio. Its recorded surface area is approximately 17,088 acres. Sitting at around 1,008 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 35 feet. Fish documented in the area include Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Conneaut Lake, Lake Wilhelm, and Shenango River Lake. 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 Pymatuning Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:57 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (83/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the south. 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) | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 58° | 61° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | E | E | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Precip % | 62% | 42% | 21% | 14% | 13% | 9% | 4% | 7% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 62% | 88% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 42% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 21% | 85% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 57°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 14% | 74% | Slight Chance Drizzle |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 5 mph | 13% | 78% | Patchy Fog |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 9% | 73% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 4% | 70% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 7% | 62% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 4% | 65% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 4% | 66% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 3% | 66% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 2% | 65% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 2% | 85% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 0% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 0% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 70°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly 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 | 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 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 73° | 60° | 80° | 61° | 70° | 50° | 65° | 52° | 63° | 37° | 47° | 31° | 54° |
| Wind | NE 1 to 9 mph | W 2 to 8 mph | S 7 to 10 mph | SW 12 to 16 mph | SW 5 to 13 mph | W 3 to 10 mph | N 6 to 9 mph | NE 8 mph | E 7 to 13 mph | SW 14 to 22 mph | NW 17 to 22 mph | NW 22 mph | NW 3 to 20 mph | SW 5 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 37 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | — |
| Precip % | 62% | 2% | 21% | 23% | 22% | 58% | 58% | 19% | 62% | 71% | 62% | 48% | 23% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Pymatuning Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 57.7°F at Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH (9.5 mi away) · Oct 11, 7:30 PM UTC
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Working against it: 62% 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 62% 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 (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 62% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 62% 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 OH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in OH & PA, Pymatuning Reservoir accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR) 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, Black Crappie, 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.
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 Pymatuning 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, 6:57 PM EDT