Fishing Creek Reservoir Conditions & Weather

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Fishing Creek Reservoir, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	63°	62°	62°	62°	64°	68°	71°	73°	75°	77°	77°	77°	75°	73°	71°	70°	68°	68°	67°	66°	66°	65°	64°	63°
Wind (kts)	4	5	5	5	6	6	6	7	7	7	7	7	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	7	9
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)	10	10	10	11	11	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	12	12	13	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	14	15
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	3%	4%	4%	6%	6%	7%	15%	23%	32%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Fishing Creek Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 5 AM EDT	63°F	5 mph NE (45°)	12 mph	0%	74%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 6 AM EDT	62°F	6 mph NE (45°)	12 mph	0%	83%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 7 AM EDT	62°F	6 mph NE (45°)	12 mph	0%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 8 AM EDT	62°F	6 mph NE (45°)	13 mph	0%	90%	Cloudy
Fri, 9 AM EDT	64°F	7 mph NE (45°)	13 mph	0%	88%	Cloudy
Fri, 10 AM EDT	68°F	7 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	1%	87%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 11 AM EDT	71°F	7 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	1%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 12 PM EDT	73°F	8 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	80%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 1 PM EDT	75°F	8 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	87%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 2 PM EDT	77°F	8 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 3 PM EDT	77°F	8 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	88%	Cloudy
Fri, 4 PM EDT	77°F	8 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	85%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 5 PM EDT	75°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	1%	90%	Cloudy
Fri, 6 PM EDT	73°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	1%	89%	Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM EDT	71°F	6 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	1%	91%	Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM EDT	70°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	3%	94%	Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM EDT	68°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	4%	93%	Cloudy
Fri, 10 PM EDT	68°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	4%	94%	Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM EDT	67°F	6 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	6%	97%	Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM EDT	66°F	7 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	6%	95%	Cloudy
Sat, 1 AM EDT	66°F	7 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	7%	94%	Cloudy
Sat, 2 AM EDT	65°F	7 mph NE (45°)	14 mph	15%	94%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 3 AM EDT	64°F	8 mph NE (45°)	16 mph	23%	92%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 4 AM EDT	63°F	10 mph NE (45°)	17 mph	32%	92%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 5 AM EDT	63°F	12 mph NE (45°)	22 mph	37%	93%	Chance Rain Showers

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Fishing Creek Reservoir from the official forecast source
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
Temp (°F)	62°	77°	61°	70°	65°	79°	60°	82°	58°	86°	59°	85°	58°	80°
Wind	NE 5 mph	NE 8 mph	NE 6 to 12 mph	NE 13 to 17 mph	E 8 to 17 mph	S 7 to 13 mph	SW 5 to 12 mph	W 5 to 10 mph	NW 1 to 6 mph	NW 3 mph	NW 1 mph	N 0 to 3 mph	E 2 mph	E 3 mph
Gusts	12 mph	15 mph	22 mph	32 mph	32 mph	22 mph	22 mph	16 mph	12 mph	7 mph	6 mph	7 mph	6 mph	8 mph
Precip %	0%	1%	37%	91%	98%	98%	26%	3%	3%	0%	0%	1%	1%	1%
Forecast	Mostly Cloudy	Mostly Cloudy	Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 92 · Excellent

Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

5:00 PM EDT – 11:00 PM EDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

4 mph

Barometer Trend

29.93 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Bluegill🐟Warmouth🐟Channel Catfish🐟Largemouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

3 kts (4 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Located in SC, Fishing Creek Reservoir is a prominent freshwater reservoir known for its freshwater recreation and accessible shoreline. From open-water cruising and watersports to morning kayak tours, the lake attracts visitors throughout the warmer months. Managing stewardship is overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, ensuring sustainable multi-use access.

Surface Area

3,431 acres (5 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (SCDNR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating Biosecurity & Registration

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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