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Bundick Lake is a reservoir in Louisiana. At around 1,750 acres (about 3 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Warmouth, Spotted Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include B.A. Steinhagen Lake, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Bundick Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 8:59AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Overall Fair (71/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (79/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p |
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| Temp (°F) | 89° | 90° | 92° | 91° | 90° | 88° | 82° | 78° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 64° | 69° | 76° | 80° | 82° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | — | — | — | — | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 89°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 92°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 78°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 80°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | 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.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 92° | 63° | 89° | 62° | 93° | 63° | 92° | 69° | 93° | 71° | 94° | 69° | 93° | 68° |
| Wind | NE 10 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 6 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 23% | 23% | 11% | 11% | 13% | 20% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the 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.
Fair for boating (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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 (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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 LA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Bundick Lake represents an essential recreational destination in LA, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is required for anglers age 18+. 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 Bluegill, Warmouth, Spotted Bass, Largemouth 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 Bundick 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, 1:29 PM CDT