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Silverwood Lake is an alpine reservoir on the West Fork Mojave River in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, popular for camping, boating, and trout and striper fishing.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:42 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 6.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 67° | 73° | 78° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 85° | 84° | 83° | 82° | 79° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 68°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 68°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 66°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 66°F | Calm | 6 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 65°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 64°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 78°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 83°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 84°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 85°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 76°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 68°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 67°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 66°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 64°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 49% | Partly 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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 86° | 58° | 75° | 53° | 67° | 43° | 55° | 40° | 61° | 41° | 69° | 47° | 73° |
| Wind | 0 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 5 to 20 mph | S 20 to 35 mph | S 15 to 30 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | N 10 to 25 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 15 mph | 35 mph | 54 mph | 41 mph | 28 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 24 mph | 38 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 22% | 44% | 62% | 84% | 84% | 51% | 9% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Silverwood Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
DEEP C NR HESPERIA CA · Oct 9, 9:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 6.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 7 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 (59/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 68°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of California State Parks. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Silverwood Lake is a scenic freshwater reservoir situated in CA, 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.
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.
Managed under state park jurisdiction. Standard vehicle day-use entry fees or valid annual state park passes are required at entry gates and designated day-use areas.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, 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 Silverwood 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, 2:42 AM PDT