Eagle River & Three Lakes

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The Eagle River as viewed from U.S. Route 45

Today’s Forecast:

76°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KEGV
Observed at: 2:15 pm
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 37%

This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 78. Heat index values as high as 78. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 79. South southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Today’s Report:

Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100

Camping

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 94/100

Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 48/100

About Eagle River & Three Lakes

Eagle River and Three Lakes are built around water. The chain of lakes, boating, paddling, fishing, camping, trails, and classic Northwoods towns make the area a natural choice for a lake-focused Wisconsin trip.

Wind is often the deciding factor. A calm, sunny day can make the water the obvious choice. On windier days, switch to a protected lake, hiking, golf, food, or a shorter shore-based outing instead of forcing a longer open-water plan.

Make the Most of a Eagle River & Three Lakes Day

Start your lake day early, especially for paddling or smaller boats. Then keep the afternoon loose enough to move toward trails, town, golf, or camp if wind or storms build.

Weather Tips for Eagle River & Three Lakes

Morning calm, afternoon wind, and summer thunderstorms are the key weather patterns for the Eagle River and Three Lakes area.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • Wind: Wind can create chop on larger lakes and make paddling tiring.
  • Thunderstorms: Check timing before long boat rides or remote lake outings.
  • Cold water: Water can be cool in spring and early summer.
  • Heat: Open water offers sun exposure, so plan for shade and hydration.
  • Evening chill: Northwoods evenings can cool off quickly after sunset.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use calm water for your primary lake plan, then pivot to a trail, golf course, town, or protected shoreline if conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Eagle River & Three Lakes:

76°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KEGV
Observed at: 2:15 pm
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 37%
Thu
78° 53°
0%
Fri
80° 63°
2%
Sat
83° 61°
49%
Sun
88° 65°
33%
Mon
86° 59°
39%
Tue
82° 56°
8%
Wed
83° 57°
13%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

78° Thu 80° Fri 83° Sat 88° Sun 86° Mon 82° Tue 83° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Thu 63° Fri 61° Sat 65° Sun 59° Mon 56° Tue 57° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 82 Thu 70 Fri 4 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 2:54 pm CDT