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In North Carolina, Apalachia Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Rainbow Trout, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,070 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Watts Bar Lake, Tellico Lake, and Carters Lake. Forecasts for Apalachia Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:12AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Overall Fair (74/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (83/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 60° | 65° | 70° | 75° | 76° | 78° | 79° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 71° | 66° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | — | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 36 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 7% | 12% | 37% | 46% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 57°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 65°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 70°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 75°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 66°F | Calm | 16 mph | 1% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 4% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 29 mph | 7% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 35 mph | 12% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 39 mph | 37% | 98% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 41 mph | 46% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 43 mph | 62% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
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) | 57° | 79° | 57° | 71° | 61° | 70° | 58° | 78° | 56° | 83° | 58° | 84° | 58° | 83° |
| Wind | 0 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | E 10 to 15 mph | SE 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 15 mph | 50 mph | 50 mph | 50 mph | 45 mph | 25 mph | 9 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 4 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 62% | 86% | 81% | 80% | 60% | 7% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Apalachia Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 68.4°F at HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE (15.5 mi away) · Oct 9, 8:15 AM UTC
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 6 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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.
Poor for sailing (41/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 6 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 NC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Known for its reliable water levels and open navigation, Apalachia Lake in NC welcomes visitors for boating, paddling, and shoreline recreation. The waterbody supports an active angling community pursuing both native and stocked sportfish. Verifying ramp depth and seasonal regulations helps ensure safe launch operations.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) 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 Rainbow Trout, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. 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 Apalachia 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, 4:45 AM EDT