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Rollins Reservoir is a reservoir located in California. At around 900 acres (about 1 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. If you are planning a trip, Bullards Bar Reservoir, Camp Far West Reservoir, and Folsom Lake are also nearby. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Rollins Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 9:42 AM PDT) 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 (90/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 19.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 81° | 85° | 88° | 89° | 89° | 89° | 87° | 87° | 84° | 77° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Direction | — | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 81°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 85°F | 2 mph SSW (203°) | 6 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 88°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 89°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 89°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 89°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 87°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 87°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 84°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 8 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 77°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 73°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 9 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 71°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 70°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 8 mph | 2% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 69°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 8 mph | 2% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 68°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 2% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 66°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 64°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 8 mph | 3% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 63°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 3% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 62°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 2% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 4% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 4% | 15% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 2% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 58°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 4% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 60°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 4% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 65°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 3% | 0% | 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 | 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 89° | 58° | 71° | 47° | 66° | 46° | 61° | 43° | 67° | 45° | 72° | 49° | 77° | 53° |
| Wind | S 0 to 5 mph | SSE 5 mph | S 5 to 9 mph | SSE 0 to 6 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | NNW 3 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | N 1 to 6 mph | WNW 3 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | WSW 0 to 3 mph | NE 1 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 9 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 9% | 35% | 35% | 8% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Rollins Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
NF AMERICAN R A AUBURN DAM SITE NR AUBURN CA · Oct 9, 2:45 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 19.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 1 mph from the east. 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the east. Gusts to 5 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.
Fair for sailing (66/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the east. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 66°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Rollins Reservoir stands as a well-regarded freshwater reservoir in CA, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
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 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, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, 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 Rollins 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 9, 10:20 AM PDT