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East Lake Tohopekaliga is a lake in Florida. Its recorded surface area is approximately 11,968 acres. If you are planning a trip, Alligator Lake, Lake Tohopekaliga, and Lake Kissimmee are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for East Lake Tohopekaliga are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 1:06 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (63/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (70/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 79° | 80° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 80° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Precip % | 9% | 8% | 10% | 12% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 21% | 29% | 31% | 25% | 29% | 50% | 57% | 58% | 42% | 30% | 23% | 23% | 16% | 13% | 13% | 8% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 9% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 8% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 10% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 12% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 11% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 10% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 10% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 21% | 65% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 29% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 80°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 31% | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 25% | 75% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 29% | 80% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 50% | 81% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 17 mph | 57% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 58% | 83% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 42% | 87% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 30% | 88% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 23% | 87% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 80°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 23% | 82% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 16% | 79% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 4 mph | 13% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 13% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 8% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 4 mph | 2% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 1% | 58% | 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 | Overnight October 11, 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 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 78° | 85° | 73° | 84° | 72° | 85° | 72° | 84° | 73° | 85° | 74° | 85° | 74° | 83° |
| Wind | S 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 10 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 20 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 12% | 58% | 23% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 13% | 13% | 23% | 23% | 26% | 26% | 39% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. Sky is partly cloudy (35% 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 (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. 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 (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Nestled within FL, East Lake Tohopekaliga offers extensive shoreline access and dependable waters for public recreation. The lake accommodates a wide variety of activities including waterskiing, pontoon cruising, and bank angling. Facility management and regional habitat protection are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Warmouth. 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.
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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 East Lake Tohopekaliga 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 11, 1:06 AM EDT