Utah Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Utah Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a
Temp (°F)	61°	60°	59°	60°	59°	60°	59°	60°	63°	61°	61°	62°	61°	62°	60°	61°	60°	60°	60°	59°	59°	60°	59°	58°
Wind (kts)	10	10	10	7	7	7	5	5	5	12	12	12	20	20	20	24	24	24	24	24	24	21	21	21
Direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Gusts (kts)	14	14	14	11	11	11	11	11	11	18	18	18	27	27	27	32	32	32	32	32	32	27	27	27
Precip %	93%	93%	93%	91%	91%	91%	78%	78%	78%	67%	67%	67%	87%	87%	87%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	70%	70%	70%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Utah Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 6 AM MDT	61°F	12 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	93%	96%	Rain Showers
Sun, 7 AM MDT	60°F	12 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	93%	96%	Rain Showers
Sun, 8 AM MDT	59°F	12 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	93%	96%	Rain Showers
Sun, 9 AM MDT	60°F	8 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	91%	94%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 10 AM MDT	59°F	8 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	91%	94%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 11 AM MDT	60°F	8 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	91%	94%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 12 PM MDT	59°F	6 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	78%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 1 PM MDT	60°F	6 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	78%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 2 PM MDT	63°F	6 mph SSE (158°)	13 mph	78%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 3 PM MDT	61°F	14 mph S (180°)	21 mph	67%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 4 PM MDT	61°F	14 mph S (180°)	21 mph	67%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 5 PM MDT	62°F	14 mph S (180°)	21 mph	67%	78%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun, 6 PM MDT	61°F	23 mph S (180°)	31 mph	87%	92%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Sun, 7 PM MDT	62°F	23 mph S (180°)	31 mph	87%	92%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Sun, 8 PM MDT	60°F	23 mph S (180°)	31 mph	87%	92%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Sun, 9 PM MDT	61°F	28 mph S (180°)	37 mph	88%	96%	Blowing Dust
Sun, 10 PM MDT	60°F	28 mph S (180°)	37 mph	88%	96%	Blowing Dust
Sun, 11 PM MDT	60°F	28 mph S (180°)	37 mph	88%	96%	Blowing Dust
Mon, 12 AM MDT	60°F	28 mph SSW (203°)	37 mph	88%	95%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 1 AM MDT	59°F	28 mph SSW (203°)	37 mph	88%	95%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 2 AM MDT	59°F	28 mph SSW (203°)	37 mph	88%	95%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 3 AM MDT	60°F	24 mph SSW (203°)	31 mph	70%	91%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 4 AM MDT	59°F	24 mph SSW (203°)	31 mph	70%	91%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 5 AM MDT	58°F	24 mph SSW (203°)	31 mph	70%	91%	Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mon, 6 AM MDT	58°F	20 mph S (180°)	25 mph	46%	68%	Areas Of Blowing Dust

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Utah Lake from the official forecast source
Period	Overnight October 11, 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	Friday Night October 16, 2026	Saturday October 17, 2026
Temp (°F)	58°	66°	54°	59°	47°	52°	44°	50°	44°	54°	45°	58°	47°	62°
Wind	SSE 18 mph	SSE 6 to 14 mph	S 23 to 28 mph	S 7 to 20 mph	SSE 6 to 14 mph	SSW 3 to 12 mph	WSW 3 to 8 mph	WSW 0 to 7 mph	W 2 mph	S 2 mph	NNE 3 mph	NNE 0 to 3 mph	ENE 0 to 5 mph	SSE 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	24 mph	21 mph	37 mph	25 mph	20 mph	16 mph	13 mph	10 mph	6 mph	7 mph	7 mph	6 mph	7 mph	6 mph
Precip %	85%	93%	88%	84%	93%	91%	71%	58%	24%	10%	8%	4%	6%	3%
Forecast	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Areas Of Blowing Dust	Areas Of Blowing Dust	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Rain Showers Likely	Rain Showers Likely	Slight Chance Rain Showers	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 47 · Poor

Poor for fishing (47/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dawn hours (06:00 local). Wind 12 mph from the south-southeast. Working against it: 93% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

6:00 AM MDT – 9:00 AM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

9 mph

Barometer Trend

29.80 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Brown Trout🐟White Bass🐟Green Sunfish🐟Rainbow Trout

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 28Sailing 44

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (28/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 93% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

8 kts (9 mph)

Poor for sailing (44/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the SSE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 93% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 32Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (32/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 93% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in UT, Utah Lake delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.

Surface Area

96,900 acres (151 sq mi)

Max Depth

14 ft

Surface Elevation

4,489 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (UDWR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brown Trout, White Bass, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 4,489 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.

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