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Show Low Lake is a reservoir in Arizona. The water surface spans about 100 acres, making it a modest body of water. Nearby alternatives include Big Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Show Low Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:39 AM MST). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (68/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 57° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 69° | 63° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM MST | 52°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MST | 57°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MST | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MST | 68°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MST | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MST | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MST | 73°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MST | 73°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 3% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MST | 74°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 3% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MST | 73°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MST | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 2% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MST | 69°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM MST | 63°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 2% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM MST | 60°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM MST | 59°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM MST | 58°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 2% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM MST | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 5% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM MST | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 5% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM MST | 56°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 5% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM MST | 56°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 9% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM MST | 55°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 9% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM MST | 55°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 9% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM MST | 55°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 9% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM MST | 54°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 9% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM MST | 55°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 9% | 38% | Mostly 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) | 75° | 53° | 71° | 54° | 64° | 50° | 60° | 44° | 57° | 36° | 58° | 37° | 60° | 38° |
| Wind | S 8 to 12 mph | S 7 to 12 mph | S 12 to 17 mph | S 10 to 17 mph | S 20 to 28 mph | S 22 to 25 mph | S 23 to 26 mph | S 23 mph | S 20 to 24 mph | S 5 to 17 mph | SW 5 to 8 mph | E 7 mph | N 7 to 13 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 43 mph | 39 mph | 38 mph | 33 mph | 36 mph | 27 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 9% | 36% | 55% | 88% | 71% | 59% | 58% | 58% | 16% | 6% | 3% | 1% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Show Low Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). 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.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Fair for sailing (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. Gusts to 12 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 AZ Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Show Low Lake is a popular freshwater reservoir located in AZ, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Walleye, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass. 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 Show Low 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, 7:39 AM MST