Gap Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Gap Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a
Temp (°F)	72°	72°	70°	70°	70°	69°	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°	71°	71°	71°	73°	71°	72°	72°	71°	71°	71°	71°	72°	72°
Wind (kts)	9	9	9	13	13	13	17	17	17	17	17	22	22	22	22	22	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	S
Gusts (kts)	14	15	16	17	18	19	21	23	25	25	27	28	29	31	32	29	29	28	30	30	29	28	27	24
Precip %	11%	12%	14%	19%	21%	25%	50%	69%	84%	80%	89%	92%	87%	99%	96%	98%	96%	88%	94%	96%	94%	93%	83%	75%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Gap Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 1 AM CDT	72°F	10 mph E (90°)	16 mph	11%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 2 AM CDT	72°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	17 mph	12%	88%	Cloudy
Fri, 3 AM CDT	70°F	10 mph E (90°)	18 mph	14%	91%	Cloudy
Fri, 4 AM CDT	70°F	15 mph E (90°)	20 mph	19%	88%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 5 AM CDT	70°F	15 mph E (90°)	21 mph	21%	87%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 6 AM CDT	69°F	15 mph E (90°)	22 mph	25%	88%	Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 7 AM CDT	70°F	20 mph E (90°)	24 mph	50%	84%	Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 8 AM CDT	70°F	20 mph E (90°)	27 mph	69%	83%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 9 AM CDT	70°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	29 mph	84%	84%	Rain Showers
Fri, 10 AM CDT	70°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	29 mph	80%	88%	Rain Showers
Fri, 11 AM CDT	70°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	31 mph	89%	88%	Rain Showers
Fri, 12 PM CDT	71°F	25 mph ENE (68°)	32 mph	92%	86%	Rain Showers
Fri, 1 PM CDT	71°F	25 mph ENE (68°)	33 mph	87%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 2 PM CDT	71°F	25 mph ENE (68°)	36 mph	99%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 3 PM CDT	73°F	25 mph NE (45°)	37 mph	96%	82%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 4 PM CDT	71°F	25 mph E (90°)	33 mph	98%	81%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 5 PM CDT	72°F	20 mph ESE (113°)	33 mph	96%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 6 PM CDT	72°F	20 mph ESE (113°)	32 mph	88%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 7 PM CDT	71°F	20 mph ESE (113°)	35 mph	94%	83%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 8 PM CDT	71°F	20 mph ESE (113°)	35 mph	96%	91%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 9 PM CDT	71°F	20 mph SE (135°)	33 mph	94%	91%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 10 PM CDT	71°F	20 mph SE (135°)	32 mph	93%	89%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 11 PM CDT	72°F	20 mph SSE (158°)	31 mph	83%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 12 AM CDT	72°F	20 mph SSE (158°)	28 mph	75%	81%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 AM CDT	71°F	20 mph E (90°)	35 mph	51%	65%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Gap Lake 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)	68°	75°	70°	79°	66°	82°	62°	85°	62°	85°	63°	85°	66°	84°
Wind	ENE 10 to 15 mph	ENE 15 to 25 mph	SE 20 to 25 mph	S 15 to 20 mph	SW 5 to 15 mph	W 5 to 15 mph	WNW 0 to 5 mph	NW 5 to 10 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	NNW 5 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	N 0 to 5 mph	ENE 0 to 5 mph	E 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	21 mph	37 mph	36 mph	32 mph	25 mph	20 mph	13 mph	15 mph	8 mph	12 mph	7 mph	8 mph	7 mph	9 mph
Precip %	21%	99%	96%	49%	25%	3%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%
Forecast	Slight Chance Rain Showers	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 81 · Good

Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. 11% 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

2:00 AM CDT – 8:00 AM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

6 mph

Barometer Trend

29.95 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Channel Catfish🐟Warmouth🐟Chain Pickerel🐟Bluegill

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 64Sailing 73

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Fair for boating (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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

5 kts (6 mph)

Fair for sailing (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 67Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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

Surrounded by the natural landscapes of MD & FL, Gap Lake is an appealing freshwater lake welcoming outdoor recreation across all seasons. The lake provides critical habitat for native fish species and serves as a focal point for regional boating. Visitors should review current access fees, ramp operational status, and state licensing rules.

Surface Area

Not documented

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

MD & FL

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (MD DNR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) 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

Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Warmouth, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill. 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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