San Carlos Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for San Carlos Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
Temp (°F)	80°	82°	81°	82°	82°	78°	77°	74°	71°	69°	69°	68°	67°	66°	65°	64°	63°	63°	63°	64°	66°	70°	72°	75°
Wind (kts)	26	26	26	26	22	17	13	9	9	4	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	4	4	9	13
Direction	SW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	NW	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	W	NW	SW	SW	SW
Gusts (kts)	36	36	38	36	35	31	27	18	12	10	8	6	4	3	3	3	3	4	5	5	7	9	13	19
Precip %	83%	83%	43%	43%	43%	17%	17%	17%	7%	7%	7%	9%	9%	9%	15%	15%	15%	17%	17%	17%	22%	22%	22%	17%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for San Carlos Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 12 PM MST	80°F	30 mph SW (225°)	41 mph	83%	89%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 1 PM MST	82°F	30 mph SW (225°)	41 mph	83%	89%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 2 PM MST	81°F	30 mph WSW (248°)	44 mph	43%	62%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 3 PM MST	82°F	30 mph WSW (248°)	41 mph	43%	62%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 4 PM MST	82°F	25 mph WSW (248°)	40 mph	43%	62%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 5 PM MST	78°F	20 mph WSW (248°)	36 mph	17%	56%	Patchy Blowing Dust
Sun, 6 PM MST	77°F	15 mph WSW (248°)	31 mph	17%	56%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 7 PM MST	74°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	21 mph	17%	56%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 8 PM MST	71°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	14 mph	7%	30%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 9 PM MST	69°F	5 mph W (270°)	12 mph	7%	31%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 10 PM MST	69°F	5 mph W (270°)	9 mph	7%	30%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 11 PM MST	68°F	5 mph WNW (293°)	7 mph	9%	55%	Mostly Cloudy
Mon, 12 AM MST	67°F	Calm	5 mph	9%	55%	Mostly Cloudy
Mon, 1 AM MST	66°F	Calm	4 mph	9%	55%	Mostly Cloudy
Mon, 2 AM MST	65°F	Calm	4 mph	15%	30%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 3 AM MST	64°F	Calm	4 mph	15%	26%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 4 AM MST	63°F	Calm	4 mph	15%	38%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 5 AM MST	63°F	Calm	5 mph	17%	39%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 6 AM MST	63°F	Calm	6 mph	17%	63%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 7 AM MST	64°F	5 mph W (270°)	6 mph	17%	40%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 8 AM MST	66°F	5 mph WNW (293°)	8 mph	22%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 9 AM MST	70°F	5 mph SW (225°)	10 mph	22%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 10 AM MST	72°F	10 mph SSW (203°)	15 mph	22%	43%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 11 AM MST	75°F	15 mph SSW (203°)	22 mph	17%	30%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon, 12 PM MST	77°F	15 mph SSW (203°)	25 mph	17%	30%	Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 San Carlos Lake from the official forecast source
Period	Today October 11, 2026	This Afternoon October 11, 2026	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
Temp (°F)	84°	84°	62°	81°	61°	75°	56°	76°	54°	81°	59°	79°	59°	76°
Wind	SSW 15 to 30 mph	SW 20 to 30 mph	NW 0 to 15 mph	WSW 0 to 20 mph	SSW 5 to 15 mph	SW 5 to 15 mph	WNW 0 to 10 mph	NNW 0 to 5 mph	N 0 to 5 mph	NE 5 to 10 mph	NE 5 to 20 mph	E 20 to 35 mph	E 25 to 35 mph	E 25 to 35 mph
Gusts	45 mph	45 mph	35 mph	35 mph	30 mph	30 mph	20 mph	10 mph	10 mph	15 mph	30 mph	55 mph	55 mph	45 mph
Precip %	83%	83%	17%	22%	68%	68%	7%	2%	0%	0%	9%	12%	10%	5%
Forecast	Patchy Blowing Dust	Patchy Blowing Dust	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 19 · Very Poor / Avoid

Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (19/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is overcast (89% cloud cover). Air temperature 80°F. Working against it: Wind 30 mph from the southwest. 83% 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

Dawn & Dusk

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

22 mph

Barometer Trend

29.72 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (1):

🐟Common Carp

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 0Sailing 13

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 41 mph. Wind 30 mph from the southwest. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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: Steep Waves (2–4+ ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

19 kts (22 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (13/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Wind 30 mph from the SW is strong for most sailors. 83% chance of precipitation is likely. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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 0Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Headwind Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (0/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 80°F. Working against it: Gusts to 41 mph. Wind 30 mph from the southwest. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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.

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

San Carlos Lake is a scenic freshwater reservoir situated in AZ, offering expansive waters for recreational boating and dedicated sport anglers. The surrounding topography influences local wind and wave dynamics, creating ideal windows for morning paddling and afternoon cruising. Consult local ramp status and safety rules prior to arrival.

Surface Area

19,500 acres (30 sq mi)

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 (AZGFD)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. 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 Common Carp. 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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