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Salt Fork Lake is a reservoir located in Ohio.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 12:48 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 27.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 65% | 76% | 82% | 89% | 95% | 84% | 87% | 86% | 95% | 84% | 71% | 47% | 46% | 34% | 39% | 30% | 30% | 33% | 38% | 51% | 25% | 19% | 13% | 7% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 65% | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 76% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 82% | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 89% | 98% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 95% | 97% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 84% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 87% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 86% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 95% | 98% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 84% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 71% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 47% | 90% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 67°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 46% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 34% | 85% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 39% | 82% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 30% | 80% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 30% | 84% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 33% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 38% | 84% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 51% | 86% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 25% | 91% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 19% | 71% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 13% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 7% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 5% | 83% | 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 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 70° | 57° | 74° | 59° | 81° | 62° | 75° | 54° | 71° | 53° | 68° | 40° | 55° |
| Wind | E 9 mph | E 3 to 9 mph | N 5 mph | W 5 mph | S 5 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | SW 2 to 7 mph | NW 5 mph | N 5 mph | NE 6 mph | SE 5 to 8 mph | SW 9 to 13 mph | W 12 mph | NW 12 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 23 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 24 mph | 30 mph | 29 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 95% | 95% | 51% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 16% | 50% | 50% | 24% | 44% | 51% | 51% | 25% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Salt Fork Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Brushy Fork above Clendening Lake OH · Oct 11, 3:30 AM UTC
Poor for fishing (49/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 27.6 mi away. Provisional data. Working against it: 65% 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. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for boating (47/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 65% 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.
Poor for sailing (50/100), 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: 65% 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%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (32/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 65% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Combined air and water temperature is 116°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 57°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Surrounded by the natural landscapes of OH, Salt Fork Lake is an appealing freshwater reservoir welcoming outdoor recreation across all seasons. The lake provides critical habitat for native fish species and serves as a focal point for regional boating. Visitors should review current access fees, ramp operational status, and state licensing rules.
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 White Bass, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Black Crappie. 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 Salt Fork 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 11, 12:48 AM EDT