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Burnsville Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia. It covers roughly 968 surface acres (about 2 square miles). Fish documented in the area include European Carp, Rock Bass, Spotted Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Nearby alternatives include Stonewall Jackson Lake, Tygart Lake, and Summersville Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Burnsville Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 1:41 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
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Overall Good (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 46° | 50° | 54° | 60° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 69° | 65° | 58° | 56° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 50° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E | E | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 45°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 45°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 49% | Patchy Fog |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 43% | Patchy Fog |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 45% | Patchy Fog |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 54°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 65°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 68°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | Calm | 2 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 65°F | Calm | 5 mph | 1% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 58°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 2% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 2% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 54°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 52°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 5 mph | 2% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 6 mph | 2% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 49°F | Calm | 5 mph | 2% | 84% | Mostly 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 | Today October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 74° | 46° | 75° | 58° | 71° | 61° | 70° | 59° | 75° | 55° |
| Wind | W 2 to 8 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | E 1 mph | E 2 mph | SE 2 mph | SE 5 mph | S 3 mph | W 3 mph | SW 2 mph | SW 2 to 8 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 12 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 73% | 90% | 90% | 72% | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. 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.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 mph. 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 (61/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 5 mph. 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 WV Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Surrounded by the natural landscapes of WV, Burnsville Lake is an appealing freshwater reservoir welcoming outdoor recreation across all seasons. The lake provides critical habitat for native fish species and serves as a focal point for regional boating. Visitors should review current access fees, ramp operational status, and state licensing rules.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is required for anglers age 15+. 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 European Carp, Rock Bass, 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 Burnsville 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, 3:22 AM EDT