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Schoharie Reservoir is a reservoir in New York. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,145 acres. If you are planning a trip, Ashokan Reservoir, Otsego Lake, and Great Sacandaga Lake are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Schoharie Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 7:00 PM EDT) 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 Good (81/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 40° | 44° | 53° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 60° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N | N | N | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 48°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 42°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 39°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 34% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 38°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 41% | Patchy Frost |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 1% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 64°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 64°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 63°F | Calm | 2 mph | 1% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | Calm | 2 mph | 1% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 PM EDT | 56°F | Calm | 2 mph | 1% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 PM EDT | 49°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 4 mph | 0% | 77% | 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 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 38° | 64° | 42° | 60° | 52° | 65° | 53° | 66° | 45° | 57° | 38° | 57° | 41° | 58° |
| Wind | W 0 to 3 mph | N 1 mph | SE 1 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | SW 1 to 6 mph | W 6 mph | NW 7 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | S 2 mph | S 6 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 89% | 98% | 54% | 12% | 65% | 65% | 22% | 16% | 15% | 38% | 40% |
| Forecast |
DIVERSION FROM SCHOHARIE RESERVOIR NY · Oct 9, 11:30 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 60°F. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 9 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 12 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 114°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 59°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Located within NY, Schoharie Reservoir is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
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 Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, 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.
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 Schoharie 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, 8:57 PM EDT