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False River is a lake in Louisiana. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Blue Catfish, and Channel Catfish. Its recorded surface area is approximately 3,212 acres. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Lake Fausse Pointe are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for False River so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:37 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 87/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 70° | 69° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 69° | 73° | 79° | 82° | 86° | 87° | 87° | 88° | 87° | 86° | 83° | 79° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 71° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM CDT | 69°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 28 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 28 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 87°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 2% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 86°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 2% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 83°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 3% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 76°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 3% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 3% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 3% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 3% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 4% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 8% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
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 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 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 89° | 66° | 83° | 61° | 90° | 63° | 91° | 66° | 92° | 68° | 92° | 68° | 91° |
| Wind | NE 10 mph | NE 10 to 20 mph | NE 15 to 20 mph | N 15 to 20 mph | W 0 to 15 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 29 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 9% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 77.4°F at Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, LA (23.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 78°F from a representative gauge 23.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the east. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the east. 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.
Excellent for sailing (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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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.
False River is an established freshwater lake in LA that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
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, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish. 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 False River 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, 1:37 AM CDT