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Walloon Lake is a lake in Michigan. The water surface spans about 4,270 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Nearby alternatives include Lake Charlevoix, Burt Lake, and Mullett Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Walloon Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:29 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 Good (80/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 58°F from a representative gauge 35.8 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) | 61° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 54° | 49° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 45° | 46° | 47° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 53° | 56° | 61° | 64° | 69° | 72° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | NW | NW | NW | N | — | — | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 54°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 49°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 2% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 50°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 3% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 3% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 51°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 3% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 5% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 5% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 5% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 4% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 69°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 4% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 4% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 3% | 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 | This Afternoon 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) | 61° | 43° | 78° | 59° | 76° | 54° | 72° | 46° | 59° | 39° | 59° | 40° | 61° | 42° |
| Wind | NW 5 mph | E 0 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | E 0 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | S 10 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 35 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 3% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 53% | 38% | 15% | 5% | 12% | 42% | 52% |
| Forecast |
Mackinaw City, MI · Oct 9, 7:24 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Measured water temperature 58°F from a representative gauge 35.8 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Good for sailing (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 13 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 117°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 58°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, Walloon Lake is a standout freshwater lake in MI for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Bluegill. 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.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
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 Walloon 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, 3:14 PM EDT