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Forest Lake
Lake · Methuen, Massachusetts
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy SEIM1, as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy SEIM1 (35.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest Lake?
- Forest Lake is a lake in Methuen, Massachusetts.
- What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in Methuen, Massachusetts is 65°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy SEIM1, 35.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Forest Lake?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Forest Lake rated?
- Forest Lake in Methuen, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 74 reviews.
- What amenities does Forest Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Forest Lake include camping-nearby.
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