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Webster Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Indiana. At around 1,442 acres (about 2 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 45 feet at an elevation of about 840 feet. Fish documented in the area include Yellow Perch, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Webster Lake, Tippecanoe Lake, and Lake Wawasee are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Webster Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:25 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 46° | 47° | 47° | 50° | 57° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 71° | 69° | 66° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 58° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 0% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 47°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 47°F | Calm | 6 mph | 1% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | Calm | 7 mph | 1% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 2% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 3% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 3% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 3% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 3% | 68% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 3% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 4% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 4% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 5% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 5% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 5% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 3% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 1% | 42% | 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) | 45° | 73° | 56° | 77° | 57° | 69° | 54° | 79° | 61° | 75° | 51° | 69° | 52° | 72° |
| Wind | 0 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 8 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 4% | 5% | 1% | 50% | 50% | 5% | 1% | 25% | 25% | 15% | 19% | 40% | 45% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. 1% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 5 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 (61/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 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 (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 5 mph. 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 IN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a prominent feature of IN's hydrographic network, Webster Lake provides rewarding recreation for both motorized craft and paddleboarders. Its channels and bays offer shelter from prevailing winds and fertile habitat for regional sportfish. Review state fishing license requirements and local launch regulations before putting in.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 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 Yellow Perch, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. 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 Webster 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, 5:25 AM EDT