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Lady Bird Lake is a reservoir in Texas. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 18 feet at an elevation of about 429 feet. It covers roughly 468 surface acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, and Largemouth Bass. If you are planning a trip, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, and Lake Georgetown are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lady Bird Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 8:05AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Overall Good (84/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 4.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p |
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| Temp (°F) | 77° | 80° | 83° | 87° | 90° | 93° | 94° | 91° | 87° | 85° | 79° | 77° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 68° | 72° | 79° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | NE | NE | E | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 83°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 93°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 94°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 91°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 85°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 79°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 77°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 76°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 74°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 73°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 72°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 71°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 68°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 79°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 83°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 94° | 66° | 94° | 68° | 93° | 73° | 92° | 76° | 94° | 76° | 94° | 75° | 91° | 72° |
| Wind | NE 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 0 to 10 mph | SSE 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 16% | 16% | 7% | 7% | 13% | 13% | 34% | 34% |
| Forecast |
Barton Spgs at Austin, TX · Oct 9, 2:00 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 4.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 7 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 (75/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 72°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Lady Bird Lake represents an essential recreational destination in TX, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass. 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 Lady Bird 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, 11:23 AM CDT