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Lake conditions

Optima Lake — 2026-10-17

Conditions overview

Today's environmental conditions for this lake. Pick a species above to layer its bite forecast on top.

Season
Fall
Moon
45% illuminated, waxingFirst Quarter
Est. surface temp
55.5°F
Pressure
30.30 inHgFalling

Est. water temp

55.5°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

24°F cooler

48°F now vs 72°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
7:54 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Moonrise
2:32 PM
Moonset
—
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 10 PM
Cloud cover
6%
Precip chance
0%
Wind
15 mph S
Pressure
30.30 inHg Falling

Today's solunar periods

  • Major: 5:51 AM–7:51 AM
  • Minor: 2:02 PM–3:02 PM
  • Major: 6:15 PM–8:15 PM

Location

Optima Lake · 36.6838, -101.1578

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