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High Rock Lake is a reservoir located in North Carolina. Its recorded surface area is approximately 15,180 acres. Fish documented in the area include Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, and Green Sunfish. Sitting at around 624 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 62 feet. 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, Badin Lake and Lake Tillery are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for High Rock Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 2:02 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (41/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (52/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 73/100 across these hours. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Wind 14 mph from the east. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 66° | 66° | 68° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Precip % | 98% | 93% | 87% | 80% | 71% | 64% | 89% | 93% | 97% | 74% | 68% | 87% | 92% | 94% | 85% | 75% | 61% | 44% | 37% | 37% | 42% | 79% | 52% | 31% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 64°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 25 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 66°F | 13 mph ENE (68°) | 28 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 66°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 87% | 92% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 80% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 67°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 71% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 7 PM EDT | 68°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 64% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 89% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 PM EDT | 68°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 PM EDT | 68°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 97% | 98% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 68°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 74% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 68% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 87% | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 92% | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 94% | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 68°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 85% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 69°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 75% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 69°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 61% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 44% | 97% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 37% | 97% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 37% | 86% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 42% | 92% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 79% | 88% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 52% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 72°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 31% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 73°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 16% | 68% | Slight 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.
| Period | This Afternoon October 10, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 66° | 76° | 64° | 79° | 60° | 83° | 63° | 81° | 60° | 76° | 59° | 77° | 55° |
| Wind | ENE 13 mph | E 8 to 15 mph | SSE 7 to 10 mph | WSW 3 to 9 mph | WNW 5 to 9 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 3 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | NW 0 to 3 mph | S 2 mph | ENE 2 mph | ESE 2 mph | SSW 1 to 6 mph | WSW 1 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 28 mph | 29 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 98% | 97% | 79% | 6% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 6% | 9% | 11% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to High Rock Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Poor for fishing (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. Air temperature 64°F. Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Poor for boating (40/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Poor for sailing (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (41/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 NC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
High Rock Lake stands as a well-regarded freshwater reservoir in NC, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) 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 Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish. 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 High Rock 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 10, 2:02 PM EDT