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Ponsford, MN · Becker County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
61°
Wind
7 mph
SSE
Gusts
10 mph
Pressure
30.02
falling
Forecast - Fri, May 29
High / Low
86° / 60°
Wind
4 mph
gusts 14 mph
Precip
34%
UV
7
Sunrise
10:32 AM
Sunset
2:06 AM
Today Read
Bad Medicine LakeWind read
Calm
4 mph avg
Water read
61°
Cool-water mix
Air range
60° / 86°
today
Precip
34%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Bad Medicine Lake has calm wind, 60F to 86F air temperatures, 34% chance of precipitation, and 61F water.
The planner reads this page's water temp, forecast, fish species, solunar timing, reports, and imagery context so you can decide what to throw, when to go, and when to move.
Today's AI read
Active temps make wind edges, shallow cover, and feeding windows more important. Wind is not the main constraint, so timing and presentation can drive the plan. Check the solunar window against hourly wind and light.
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Trip read from the AI planner
Green lightFishing Forecast
waxing gibbous
Major
5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Minor
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
64°
Jun 7
Low
33°
Feb 22
Average
53°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: August (74°F)
Coolest avg: February (34°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+15°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-13°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
8 mph
6pm
Peak Gust
16 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.03 inHg
steady
Visibility
16 mi
35% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
4/5waxing gibbous
Water at 61°F -- good for cool-water species.
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FAQ
Bad Medicine Lake covers 800.00 acres (1.25 square miles)
Bad Medicine Lake is located in Ponsford, Becker County, MN. It is accessible to the public for outdoor activities.