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Silver Lake is a lake located in California. It covers roughly 385 surface acres. 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 Caples Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Beardsley Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Silver Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 6:08 AM PDT) 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 Fair (61/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (76/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 81/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. 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) | 40° | 42° | 48° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 52° | 50° | 49° | 43° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 35° | 35° | 35° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Precip % | 2% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 15% | 14% | 14% | 17% | 19% | 21% | 22% | 21% | 21% | 17% | 18% | 22% | 41% | 32% | 39% | 30% | 27% | 29% | 26% | 26% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 40°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 27 mph | 2% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 42°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 28 mph | 3% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 48°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 4% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 55°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 4% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 56°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 15% | 31% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 56°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 14% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 55°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 56°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 17% | 51% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 55°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 19% | 55% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 56°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 21% | 61% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 52°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 22% | 63% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 50°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 21% | 61% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 49°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 21% | 58% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 43°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 17% | 54% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 41°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 18% | 74% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 41°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 22% | 49% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 40°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 41% | 61% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 39°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 32% | 55% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 38°F | 2 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 39% | 59% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 38°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 30% | 58% | Chance Light Snow |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 38°F | 2 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 27% | 51% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 35°F | 2 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 29% | 53% | Chance Light Snow |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 35°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 26% | 64% | Chance Light Snow |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 35°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 26% | 64% | Chance Light Snow |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 33°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 26% | 64% | Chance Light Snow |
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 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Today 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 40° | 40° | 58° | 33° | 47° | 28° | 57° | 33° | 64° | 39° | 67° | 41° | 71° | 42° |
| Wind | S 8 mph | S 8 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | S 1 to 5 mph | WSW 3 mph | N 1 to 7 mph | NNE 2 to 8 mph | NE 2 to 10 mph | NNE 1 to 10 mph | NE 2 to 16 mph | ENE 2 to 16 mph | ENE 2 to 17 mph | NE 1 to 16 mph | ENE 2 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 31 mph | 31 mph | 29 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 22 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 40 mph | 40 mph | 46 mph | 39 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 5% | 5% | 22% | 41% | 63% | 56% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Silver Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
TROUT CK NR TAHOE VALLEY, CA · Oct 10, 4:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (76/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. 5% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. 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 (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 27 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (44/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. Water temperature is 49°F (combined air+water: 94°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 49°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Known for its reliable water levels and open navigation, Silver Lake in CA welcomes visitors for boating, paddling, and shoreline recreation. The waterbody supports an active angling community pursuing both native and stocked sportfish. Verifying ramp depth and seasonal regulations helps ensure safe launch operations.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. 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 Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon. 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 Silver 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, 7:14 AM PDT