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Falcon Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Texas. The water surface spans about 83,654 acres, making it a very large body of water. Fish documented in the area include Rainbow Trout. The deepest point reaches about 110 feet, and the surface sits near 301 feet above sea level. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Skilak Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Falcon Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 12:58 AM AKDT) 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.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 38° | 41° | 44° | 45° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 44° | 41° | 38° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 35° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 12% | 12% | 12% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM AKDT | 32°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 12% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 AM AKDT | 31°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 12% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM AKDT | 31°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 12% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM AKDT | 31°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 3% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM AKDT | 30°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 3% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM AKDT | 30°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 3% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM AKDT | 30°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM AKDT | 30°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM AKDT | 32°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM AKDT | 35°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM AKDT | 38°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM AKDT | 41°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 2% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM AKDT | 44°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 11% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM AKDT | 45°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 11% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM AKDT | 46°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 11% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM AKDT | 46°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 21% | 86% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 5 PM AKDT | 46°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 21% | 86% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 6 PM AKDT | 44°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 21% | 86% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 7 PM AKDT | 41°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 62% | 92% | Light Rain Likely |
| Fri, 8 PM AKDT | 38°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 62% | 92% | Light Rain Likely |
| Fri, 9 PM AKDT | 36°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 62% | 92% | Light Rain Likely |
| Fri, 10 PM AKDT | 35°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 77% | 98% | Light Rain |
| Fri, 11 PM AKDT | 34°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 77% | 98% | Light Rain |
| Sat, 12 AM AKDT | 35°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 77% | 98% | Light Rain |
| Sat, 1 AM AKDT | 35°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 73% | 97% | Light Rain Likely |
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 | Tonight October 8, 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 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 30° | 47° | 34° | 47° | 35° | 48° | 31° | 47° | 30° | 43° | 28° | 44° | 31° | 44° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | NE 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 12 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 31 mph | 32 mph | 32 mph |
| Precip % | 12% | 21% | 77% | 61% | 71% | 50% | 29% | 29% | 36% | 36% | 8% | 31% | 51% | 51% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Falcon Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 12% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 32°F. 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 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.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 32°F. 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 TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Falcon Lake is an accessible freshwater destination in TX & AK, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. It offers a welcoming environment for motorboats, personal watercraft, and paddle sports throughout the warm season. Checking local water level telemetry and wave forecasts helps ensure safe boating throughout the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. 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 Rainbow Trout. 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 Falcon 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, 1:26 AM AKDT