Quail Creek Reservoir Conditions & Weather

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Quail Creek Reservoir, next 24 hours
Metric	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a
Temp (°F)	64°	63°	63°	62°	61°	64°	68°	71°	72°	72°	73°	70°	70°	69°	66°	66°	65°	64°	63°	62°	62°	62°	61°	60°
Wind (kts)	11	11	13	13	13	10	10	10	17	17	17	17	17	17	16	16	16	16	16	16	13	13	13	9
Direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	NW
Gusts (kts)	18	18	21	21	21	26	26	26	34	34	34	31	31	31	31	31	31	34	34	34	26	26	26	18
Precip %	99%	99%	98%	98%	98%	66%	66%	66%	73%	73%	73%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	70%	70%	70%	67%	67%	67%	77%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Quail Creek Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 4 AM MDT	64°F	13 mph NE (45°)	21 mph	99%	100%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 AM MDT	63°F	13 mph NE (45°)	21 mph	99%	100%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 6 AM MDT	63°F	15 mph NE (45°)	24 mph	98%	99%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 7 AM MDT	62°F	15 mph NE (45°)	24 mph	98%	99%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 8 AM MDT	61°F	15 mph NE (45°)	24 mph	98%	99%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 9 AM MDT	64°F	12 mph ESE (113°)	30 mph	66%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 10 AM MDT	68°F	12 mph ESE (113°)	30 mph	66%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 11 AM MDT	71°F	12 mph ESE (113°)	30 mph	66%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 12 PM MDT	72°F	20 mph S (180°)	39 mph	73%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 1 PM MDT	72°F	20 mph S (180°)	39 mph	73%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 2 PM MDT	73°F	20 mph S (180°)	39 mph	73%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 3 PM MDT	70°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	88%	93%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 4 PM MDT	70°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	88%	93%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 PM MDT	69°F	20 mph S (180°)	36 mph	88%	93%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 6 PM MDT	66°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	36 mph	88%	92%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 7 PM MDT	66°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	36 mph	88%	92%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 8 PM MDT	65°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	36 mph	88%	92%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 9 PM MDT	64°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	39 mph	70%	88%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 10 PM MDT	63°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	39 mph	70%	88%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 11 PM MDT	62°F	18 mph SSW (203°)	39 mph	70%	88%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Mon, 12 AM MDT	62°F	15 mph S (180°)	30 mph	67%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Mon, 1 AM MDT	62°F	15 mph S (180°)	30 mph	67%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Mon, 2 AM MDT	61°F	15 mph S (180°)	30 mph	67%	82%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Mon, 3 AM MDT	60°F	10 mph WNW (293°)	21 mph	77%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon, 4 AM MDT	60°F	10 mph WNW (293°)	21 mph	77%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Quail Creek Reservoir from the official forecast source
Period	Overnight October 11, 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	Thursday Night October 15, 2026	Friday October 16, 2026	Friday Night October 16, 2026	Saturday October 17, 2026
Temp (°F)	61°	75°	56°	66°	50°	62°	45°	66°	46°	72°	48°	75°	51°	75°
Wind	NE 15 mph	SE 12 to 20 mph	SW 10 to 18 mph	SSW 6 to 9 mph	S 6 mph	SSW 3 to 7 mph	N 5 mph	NNW 5 mph	NNE 2 to 9 mph	NNE 2 to 9 mph	NNE 3 to 14 mph	ENE 6 to 14 mph	ENE 7 to 10 mph	E 2 to 9 mph
Gusts	21 mph	39 mph	39 mph	17 mph	15 mph	16 mph	13 mph	13 mph	16 mph	12 mph	22 mph	20 mph	20 mph	12 mph
Precip %	99%	98%	88%	93%	94%	70%	15%	4%	0%	0%	2%	5%	10%	2%
Forecast	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Patchy Blowing Dust	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 38 · Poor

Poor for fishing (38/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the northeast. Overnight hours (04:00 local). Working against it: 99% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

12:00 AM MDT – 3:00 AM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

7 mph

Barometer Trend

29.90 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Bluegill🐟Brown Trout🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Black Crappie

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 22Sailing 40

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (22/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 99% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

6 kts (7 mph)

Poor for sailing (40/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 99% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 26Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (26/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the northeast. Air temperature 64°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 99% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Widely appreciated across UT, Quail Creek Reservoir provides an engaging setting for all styles of freshwater watercraft and shore recreation. Anglers seek out structure-oriented fish, while families and boaters take advantage of designated recreation zones. Be sure to check seasonal gate hours and daily parking pass requirements.

Surface Area

590 acres

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (UDWR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.

Public Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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