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Dudley Lake
Faribault, MN · Rice County
Right Now
Clear
Water
70°
Wind
7 mph
WNW
Gusts
17 mph
Pressure
29.64
rising
LakeMonster planner
Dudley Lake
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout a wind-touched point or bank next to deeper water.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 13 mph wind.
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Tue, Jul 21
High / Low
77° / 62°
Wind
13 mph
gusts 31 mph
Precip
0%
UV
7
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Wed, Jul 29
Wed, Jul 29 scores 75/100: Solunar 4/5, Wind 7 mph.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 90/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 75/100: Air 75°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 | Sat25 | Sun26 | Mon27 | Tue28 | Wed29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Windy | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Clear | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear | Clear |
| High / Low | 77°/62° | 75°/56° | 78°/57° | 80°/60° | 88°/65° | 94°/71° | 93°/73° | 84°/69° | 86°/65° |
| Precip | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 47% | 43% | 52% | 41% | 12% |
| Wind | 18 mphgust 31 | 8 mphgust 17 | 9 mphgust 16 | 12 mphgust 19 | 14 mphgust 22 | 12 mphgust 23 | 10 mphgust 21 | 13 mphgust 22 | 7 mphgust 15 |
| Pressure | 29.86" stable | 30.09" rising | 30.11" rising | 30.01" falling | 29.87" falling | 29.75" falling | 29.68" falling | 29.80" rising | 29.93" rising |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Sunrise | 5:49 AM | 5:50 AM | 5:51 AM | 5:52 AM | 5:53 AM | 5:54 AM | 5:55 AM | 5:56 AM | 5:57 AM |
| Sunset | 8:50 PM | 8:49 PM | 8:48 PM | 8:47 PM | 8:46 PM | 8:45 PM | 8:44 PM | 8:43 PM | 8:42 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous | 2/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 4/5FULL | 4/5FULL |
Today Read
Dudley LakeWind read
Moderate
13 mph avg
Water read
70°
Warm-water bite
Air range
62° / 77°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Dudley Lake has moderate wind, 62F to 77F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 70F water.
Fishing Forecast
first quarter
Major
6:50 PM - 9:20 PM
Minor
1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
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Water Temperature History
Current
71°
Jul 26
Low
34°
Feb 18
Average
57°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: August (75°F)
Coolest avg: February (40°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+13°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-18°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
18 mph
10am
Peak Gust
31 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.70 inHg
rising
Visibility
14 mi
2% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5first quarter
Water at 70°F -- warm-water species active.
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Dudley Lake, updated Jul 21, 2026, shows 70°F surface water temperature, clear, 7 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Dudley Lake has 128 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 60 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Dudley Lake is listed in Faribault, Rice County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.