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Alligator Lake sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. It covers roughly 3,484 surface acres (about 5 square miles). Fish documented in the area include Warmouth, Florida Bass, Bluegill, and Chain Pickerel. Nearby alternatives include Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Jordan, and Lake Harris. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Alligator Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:37 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (69/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (72/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 73/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 77° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 88° | 88° | 87° | 88° | 85° | 84° | 82° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 9% | 11% | 31% | 42% | 52% | 56% | 51% | 38% | 28% | 30% | 27% | 21% | 16% | 7% | 8% | 9% | 9% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 2% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 4% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 6% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 8% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 10% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 5% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 5% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 86°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 9% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 11% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 17 mph | 31% | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 87°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 42% | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 52% | 41% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 85°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 56% | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 51% | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 38% | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 28% | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 30% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 27% | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 21% | 50% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 16% | 46% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 7% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 8% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 9% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 9% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 8% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 90° | 75° | 90° | 75° | 89° | 73° | 88° | 68° | 88° | 67° | 88° | 69° | 87° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | ESE 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | N 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 10 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 0 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 56% | 51% | 48% | 68% | 69% | 69% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 9% | 19% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Sky is partly cloudy (37% cloud cover). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In FL, Alligator Lake stands as a valued freshwater lake offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Alligator Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 5:37 AM EDT