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East Lake Tohopekaliga is a natural lake located in Florida.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:20 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (71/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north-northwest. 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) | 79° | 78° | 78° | 79° | 80° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 75° | 74° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Precip % | 12% | 18% | 24% | 30% | 36% | 42% | 47% | 53% | 58% | 51% | 44% | 37% | 28% | 19% | 10% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 12% | 22% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 18% | 34% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 24% | 34% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 30% | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 80°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 36% | 46% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 42% | 47% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 47% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 53% | 65% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 58% | 66% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 51% | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 44% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 37% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 28% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 6 mph | 19% | 70% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 10% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 7% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 5% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 6% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 3% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 3% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 2% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 7 mph | 1% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 8 mph | 1% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 10 mph | 0% | 13% | 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 | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 85° | 72° | 84° | 72° | 85° | 73° | 84° | 73° | 85° | 74° | 85° | 75° | 83° | 71° |
| Wind | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 20 mph | NNE 20 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph |
| Precip % | 58% | 28% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 11% | 11% | 18% | 18% | 43% | 43% | 45% | 45% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 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 (64/100), 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 (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 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 (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. Gusts to 13 mph. 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.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, East Lake Tohopekaliga is a standout freshwater lake in FL for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
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 Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie. 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, 6:20 AM EDT