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White Bear Lake is a lake located in Minnesota. Its recorded surface area is approximately 2,416 acres. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp, and Northern Pike. Sitting at around 924 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 83 feet. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Bald Eagle Lake, Lake Nokomis, and Bde Maka Ska are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for White Bear Lake so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 6:54 AM CDT) 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 Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. 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) | 48° | 48° | 51° | 56° | 61° | 64° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 67° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 63° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 48°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 1% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 48°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 51°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 1% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 56°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 2% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 61°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 20 mph | 1% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 2% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 2% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 2% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 71°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 62°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 1% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 1% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 2% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 2% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 0% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 62°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 63°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly 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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Today 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 72° | 59° | 85° | 66° | 82° | 61° | 70° | 51° | 62° | 46° | 62° | 50° | 62° |
| Wind | ESE 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | SE 10 to 15 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSW 10 mph | NW 10 mph | N 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 mph | E 5 to 15 mph | SE 15 mph | SSW 15 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 22 mph | 24 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 17% | 17% | 4% | 13% | 47% | 61% | 55% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to White Bear Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 55.8°F at RICE CREEK BLW OLD HWY. 8 IN MOUNDS VIEW, MN (15.4 mi away) · Oct 9, 12:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). 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 (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 10 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.
Good for sailing (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 10 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 MN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
White Bear Lake serves as a key recreational and ecological freshwater lake in MN, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. The waterbody supports active boating, angling, and shoreline access throughout the open season. Visitors are encouraged to verify current launch conditions, water levels, and local regulations before heading out onto the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike. 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 White Bear 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, 7:28 AM CDT