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Sacandaga Lake is a lake located in New York. It covers roughly 1,600 surface acres (about 3 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Great Sacandaga Lake, Raquette Lake, and Otsego Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Sacandaga Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:21 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (76/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the west. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p |
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 54° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 43° | 41° | 40° | 38° | 37° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 32° | 36° | 44° | 51° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | NW | NW | N | NW | NW | W | — | — | — | W | — | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Precip % | 14% | 2% | 8% | 15% | 19% | 15% | 9% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 53°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 14% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 54°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 2% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 55°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 8% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 54°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 15% | 34% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 53°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 19% | 45% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 51°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 15% | 49% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 49°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 9% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 2% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 41°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 40°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 38°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 8% | Patchy Fog |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 37°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 35°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 0% | 2% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 34°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 2 mph | 0% | 2% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 32°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 10% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 30°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 9% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 30°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 12% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 32°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 2 mph | 0% | 9% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 36°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 1% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 53°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 25% | 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 | 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 29° | 60° | 37° | 60° | 45° | 65° | 47° | 60° | 39° | 55° | 34° | 56° | 37° |
| Wind | W 14 mph | NW 0 to 9 mph | W 2 mph | S 1 mph | S 1 to 6 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | NW 2 mph | W 3 mph | W 3 to 8 mph | NW 5 to 8 mph | NW 8 mph | NW 1 to 6 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | S 5 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 22 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 19% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 65% | 96% | 59% | 34% | 54% | 54% | 25% | 10% | 14% | 34% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Sacandaga Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (34% cloud cover). Wind 14 mph from the west. 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.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the west. 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 (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the west. 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 NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a prominent feature of NY's hydrographic network, Sacandaga Lake provides rewarding recreation for both motorized craft and paddleboarders. Its channels and bays offer shelter from prevailing winds and fertile habitat for regional sportfish. Review state fishing license requirements and local launch regulations before putting in.
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 Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Brown Trout. 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 Sacandaga 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, 1:21 PM EDT