Arkabutla Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Arkabutla Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p
Temp (°F)	65°	68°	68°	68°	68°	69°	69°	70°	70°	70°	67°	65°	64°	64°	63°	62°	62°	61°	61°	60°	60°	59°	58°	60°
Wind (kts)	13	17	17	22	22	22	22	22	22	17	17	17	13	13	13	13	9	9	9	9	9	9	4	4
Direction	E	E	NE	NE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NW	NW	NW	NW	W	W
Gusts (kts)	25	27	28	28	30	30	38	36	34	34	29	28	25	23	22	20	18	18	17	16	16	15	13	13
Precip %	22%	29%	38%	47%	56%	54%	51%	48%	37%	26%	15%	7%	6%	4%	4%	3%	4%	2%	1%	1%	1%	1%	0%	0%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Arkabutla Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sat, 9 AM CDT	65°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	29 mph	22%	93%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 10 AM CDT	68°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	31 mph	29%	94%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 11 AM CDT	68°F	20 mph NE (45°)	32 mph	38%	94%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 12 PM CDT	68°F	25 mph NNE (23°)	32 mph	47%	94%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 PM CDT	68°F	25 mph N (0°)	35 mph	56%	94%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 2 PM CDT	69°F	25 mph N (0°)	35 mph	54%	93%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 3 PM CDT	69°F	25 mph N (0°)	44 mph	51%	90%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 4 PM CDT	70°F	25 mph N (0°)	41 mph	48%	90%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 5 PM CDT	70°F	25 mph N (0°)	39 mph	37%	89%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 6 PM CDT	70°F	20 mph N (0°)	39 mph	26%	84%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 7 PM CDT	67°F	20 mph N (0°)	33 mph	15%	81%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 8 PM CDT	65°F	20 mph N (0°)	32 mph	7%	67%	Mostly Cloudy
Sat, 9 PM CDT	64°F	15 mph N (0°)	29 mph	6%	73%	Mostly Cloudy
Sat, 10 PM CDT	64°F	15 mph N (0°)	27 mph	4%	72%	Mostly Cloudy
Sat, 11 PM CDT	63°F	15 mph NNW (338°)	25 mph	4%	61%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 12 AM CDT	62°F	15 mph NNW (338°)	23 mph	3%	54%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 1 AM CDT	62°F	10 mph NNW (338°)	21 mph	4%	31%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 2 AM CDT	61°F	10 mph NNW (338°)	21 mph	2%	29%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 3 AM CDT	61°F	10 mph NW (315°)	20 mph	1%	32%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 4 AM CDT	60°F	10 mph WNW (293°)	18 mph	1%	34%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 5 AM CDT	60°F	10 mph WNW (293°)	18 mph	1%	23%	Mostly Clear
Sun, 6 AM CDT	59°F	10 mph WNW (293°)	17 mph	1%	7%	Sunny
Sun, 7 AM CDT	58°F	5 mph W (270°)	15 mph	0%	16%	Sunny
Sun, 8 AM CDT	60°F	5 mph W (270°)	15 mph	0%	14%	Sunny
Sun, 9 AM CDT	64°F	5 mph W (270°)	15 mph	0%	9%	Sunny

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Arkabutla Lake from the official forecast source
Period	Today October 10, 2026	Tonight 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	Thursday Night October 15, 2026	Friday October 16, 2026	Friday Night October 16, 2026
Temp (°F)	72°	58°	86°	64°	89°	66°	90°	70°	90°	68°	88°	65°	81°	55°
Wind	NNE 15 to 25 mph	NNW 10 to 20 mph	W 5 to 10 mph	SSW 5 mph	SW 5 to 10 mph	SSW 5 to 10 mph	SW 5 to 10 mph	S 5 mph	SSW 5 to 10 mph	SSE 10 mph	SSW 10 mph	SSW 10 mph	NW 10 to 15 mph	N 15 mph
Gusts	45 mph	40 mph	17 mph	13 mph	17 mph	14 mph	16 mph	12 mph	15 mph	15 mph	18 mph	15 mph	24 mph	23 mph
Precip %	56%	26%	1%	0%	0%	0%	1%	4%	18%	18%	20%	20%	12%	12%
Forecast	Rain Showers Likely	Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear	Mostly Sunny	Partly Cloudy

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 78 · Good

Good for fishing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (09:00 local). 22% 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.

Prime Solunar Window

4:00 AM CDT – 10:00 AM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

8 mph

Barometer Trend

29.90 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Green Sunfish🐟Blue Catfish🐟Common Carp🐟Largemouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 22% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 29 mph. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

7 kts (8 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. 22% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 22% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 65°F. Working against it: Gusts to 29 mph. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Arkabutla Lake stands as a well-regarded freshwater reservoir in MS, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

11,870 acres (19 sq mi)

Max Depth

40 ft

Surface Elevation

210 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (MDWFP)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating Biosecurity & Registration

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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