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Pughole Lake
Grand Rapids, MN · Itasca County
Right Now
Clear
Water
67°
Wind
13 mph
WNW
Gusts
27 mph
Pressure
29.58
steady
LakeMonster planner
Pughole Lake
Active temps make wind edges, shallow cover, and feeding windows more important. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout a wind-touched point or bank next to deeper water.
use a search bait first, then slow down after the first contact A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 12 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
69° / 55°
Wind
11 mph
gusts 32 mph
Precip
24%
UV
5
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
9:01 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 78/100: Solunar 4/5, Wind 7 mph.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 90/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Tue, Jul 28
Tue, Jul 28 scores 80/100: Air 80°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 | Sat25 | Sun26 | Mon27 | Tue28 | Wed29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Drizzle | Thunderstorms | Thunderstorms | Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| High / Low | 69°/55° | 74°/51° | 82°/59° | 82°/63° | 88°/66° | 96°/70° | 88°/72° | 80°/64° | 79°/60° |
| Precip | 24% | 0% | 34% | 37% | 46% | 40% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
| Wind | 14 mphgust 32 | 7 mphgust 15 | 10 mphgust 19 | 13 mphgust 25 | 11 mphgust 24 | 6 mphgust 15 | 11 mphgust 20 | 9 mphgust 18 | 7 mphgust 16 |
| Pressure | 29.85" stable | 30.08" rising | 30.00" falling | 29.86" falling | 29.76" falling | 29.69" falling | 29.65" falling | 29.80" rising | 29.97" rising |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:39 AM | 5:40 AM | 5:42 AM | 5:43 AM | 5:44 AM | 5:45 AM | 5:46 AM | 5:47 AM | 5:49 AM |
| Sunset | 9:01 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:59 PM | 8:58 PM | 8:57 PM | 8:55 PM | 8:54 PM | 8:53 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous | 2/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 4/5FULL | 4/5FULL |
Today Read
Pughole LakeWind read
Moderate
11 mph avg
Water read
67°
Warm-water bite
Air range
55° / 69°
today
Precip
24%
low concern
Today's forecast for Pughole Lake has moderate wind, 55F to 69F air temperatures, 24% chance of precipitation, and 67F water.
Fishing Forecast
first quarter
Major
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM
Detailed temperature readings across your lake.
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Water Temperature History
Current
77°
Jul 26
Low
32°
Feb 15
Average
55°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (75°F)
Coolest avg: February (38°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+12°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-12°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
14 mph
10am
Peak Gust
32 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.64 inHg
rising
Visibility
11 mi
94% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
3/5first quarter
Water at 67°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 Pughole Lake, updated Jul 21, 2026, shows 67°F surface water temperature, clear, 13 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Pughole Lake has 158 acres based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Pughole Lake is listed in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.