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Woods Canyon Lake is a reservoir in Arizona. The water surface spans about 55 acres, making it a small body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, C.C. Cragin Reservoir, Theodore Roosevelt Lake, and Bartlett Lake are also nearby. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Woods Canyon Lake.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 8, 11:34 PM MST) 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 (82/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 54° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 55° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 64° | 60° | 58° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Direction | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 AM MST | 54°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 1 AM MST | 53°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM MST | 53°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM MST | 52°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM MST | 51°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM MST | 51°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM MST | 51°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MST | 51°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MST | 55°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MST | 59°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MST | 61°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MST | 63°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MST | 64°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MST | 65°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MST | 65°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 4% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MST | 65°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 4% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MST | 66°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 4% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MST | 64°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 3% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MST | 60°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 3% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM MST | 58°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 3% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM MST | 55°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 13% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM MST | 54°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 13% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM MST | 54°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 13% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM MST | 54°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 14% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM MST | 53°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 14% | 39% | 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 8, 2026 | Thursday October 8, 2026 | Thursday Night October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 70° | 52° | 51° | 66° | 50° | 60° | 50° | 51° | 47° | 48° | 44° | 49° | 38° |
| Wind | NE 6 mph | E 3 to 7 mph | SE 3 to 9 mph | SE 2 to 7 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | S 3 to 8 mph | S 5 to 13 mph | S 5 to 13 mph | S 14 to 18 mph | S 18 mph | S 10 to 18 mph | S 12 mph | S 7 to 13 mph | SW 2 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 23 mph | 29 mph | 44 mph | 41 mph | 38 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 4% | 18% | 66% | 95% | 98% | 91% | 92% | 61% | 61% | 45% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 57.2°F at CANYON CREEK ABOVE COW CREEK NEAR YOUNG, AZ (15.5 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:45 AM UTC
Good for fishing (86/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northeast. Measured water temperature 56°F from a representative gauge 15.5 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 8 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 (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 109°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of AZ Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Woods Canyon Lake is a popular freshwater reservoir located in AZ, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
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 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 Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass. 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 Woods Canyon 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, 12:36 AM MST