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Tionesta Lake is a reservoir located in Pennsylvania. Its recorded surface area is approximately 480 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Allegheny Reservoir and Lake Erie - Pennsylvania Shoreline are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Tionesta Lake so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 6:33 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 Fair (62/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (66/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 60° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 69° | 67° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Direction | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Precip % | 19% | 11% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 19% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 11% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 7% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 57°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 5% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 5% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 4% | 84% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 8% | 83% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 9% | 79% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 8% | 83% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 5% | 65% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 55°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 4% | 54% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 54°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 4% | 54% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 54°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 3% | 72% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 54°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 2% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 1% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 69°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 1% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 67°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 0% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 0% | 55% | 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 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 60° | 54° | 70° | 57° | 78° | 60° | 70° | 48° | 65° | 50° | 63° | 35° | 46° |
| Wind | E 8 mph | E 8 mph | NE 1 to 6 mph | W 5 mph | SW 2 to 6 mph | SW 8 mph | SW 7 mph | W 6 mph | NW 5 mph | NE 5 mph | SE 2 to 8 mph | SW 8 to 12 mph | W 13 mph | NW 13 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 23 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 84% | 70% | 19% | 4% | 3% | 19% | 16% | 53% | 53% | 14% | 63% | 75% | 68% | 38% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 61.2°F at Tionesta Creek at Tionesta Creek Dam, PA (1.0 mi away) · Oct 11, 10:45 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Dusk hours (19:00 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 (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 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.
Poor for sailing (50/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 19% chance of precipitation. 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 (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Tionesta Lake in PA is a popular freshwater reservoir known for its welcoming public recreation, scenic beauty, and dependable sport fishing. Multiple public access sites allow easy launching for trailered boats and personal watercraft. Park facilities and regional fisheries management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rock Bass, Rainbow Trout. 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 Tionesta 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, 7:12 PM EDT