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Prettyboy Reservoir

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

body of water

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BLTM2, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM UTC
Water temp
82°F
28°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy BLTM2 (27.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Prettyboy Reservoir

H: 80° L: 62°
Overcast
Overcast
64°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
62%
Humidity
77%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
79°
6 PM
Light rain shower
67°
9 PM
Fog
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prettyboy Reservoir?
Prettyboy Reservoir is a lake in Maryland.
What is the water temperature at Prettyboy Reservoir?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Prettyboy Reservoir in Maryland is 82°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy BLTM2, 27.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Prettyboy Reservoir?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Prettyboy Reservoir rated?
Prettyboy Reservoir in Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 121 reviews.

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