Lake Bradford Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Bradford, next 24 hours
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
Temp (°F)	73°	73°	75°	73°	73°	74°	73°	72°	72°	72°	73°	73°	72°	74°	74°	74°	74°	74°	74°	75°	76°	77°	78°	79°
Wind (kts)	13	13	17	17	17	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Gusts (kts)	27	29	29	28	30	31	30	30	29	27	27	26	26	26	25	24	24	24	23	22	23	21	22	23
Precip %	74%	75%	70%	82%	90%	87%	91%	76%	62%	74%	80%	79%	84%	97%	88%	88%	84%	75%	69%	68%	83%	84%	85%	76%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Bradford, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 2 PM EDT	73°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	31 mph	74%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri, 3 PM EDT	73°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	33 mph	75%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 4 PM EDT	75°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	33 mph	70%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri, 5 PM EDT	73°F	20 mph E (90°)	32 mph	82%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 6 PM EDT	73°F	20 mph E (90°)	35 mph	90%	79%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 7 PM EDT	74°F	15 mph E (90°)	36 mph	87%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 8 PM EDT	73°F	15 mph E (90°)	35 mph	91%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 9 PM EDT	72°F	15 mph E (90°)	35 mph	76%	84%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, 10 PM EDT	72°F	15 mph E (90°)	33 mph	62%	90%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri, 11 PM EDT	72°F	15 mph ESE (113°)	31 mph	74%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 12 AM EDT	73°F	15 mph ESE (113°)	31 mph	80%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 AM EDT	73°F	15 mph SE (135°)	30 mph	79%	83%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 AM EDT	72°F	15 mph SE (135°)	30 mph	84%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	30 mph	97%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 4 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	29 mph	88%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 5 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	28 mph	88%	85%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 6 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	28 mph	84%	81%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 7 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph S (180°)	28 mph	75%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 8 AM EDT	74°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	27 mph	69%	83%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 9 AM EDT	75°F	15 mph S (180°)	25 mph	68%	76%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 10 AM EDT	76°F	15 mph SSE (158°)	27 mph	83%	79%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 11 AM EDT	77°F	15 mph S (180°)	24 mph	84%	80%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 12 PM EDT	78°F	15 mph S (180°)	25 mph	85%	89%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 PM EDT	79°F	15 mph S (180°)	27 mph	76%	81%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 PM EDT	78°F	15 mph S (180°)	28 mph	75%	86%	Showers And Thunderstorms

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7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Lake Bradford from the official forecast source
Period	This Afternoon 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
Temp (°F)	77°	72°	82°	69°	86°	63°	86°	62°	88°	63°	88°	65°	87°	66°
Wind	ENE 15 to 20 mph	ESE 15 to 20 mph	SSE 15 mph	SSW 5 to 10 mph	WSW 5 to 10 mph	WNW 0 to 5 mph	NW 5 to 10 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	NNW 5 mph	WNW 0 to 5 mph	NNE 0 to 5 mph	NE 0 to 5 mph	E 0 to 5 mph	E 5 mph
Gusts	35 mph	40 mph	30 mph	25 mph	20 mph	14 mph	18 mph	14 mph	14 mph	10 mph	9 mph	8 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Precip %	82%	97%	87%	64%	12%	3%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	5%	5%
Forecast	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 48 · Poor

Poor for fishing (48/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 11.7 mi away. Provisional data. Sky is cloudy (85% cloud cover). Working against it: 74% 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. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.

Prime Solunar Window

6:00 AM EDT – 12:00 PM EDT

Water Layer Temp

70°F

Surface Chop

16 mph

Barometer Trend

29.92 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Bluegill🐟Largemouth Bass🐟Chain Pickerel🐟Warmouth

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 11Sailing 29

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (11/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. Gusts to 31 mph. 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.

Surface state: Steep Waves (2–4+ ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

14 kts (16 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (29/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 74% 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%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 15Swimming 19

Paddlecraft Readiness

Headwind Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (15/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 73°F. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. Gusts to 31 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Mild Water Temp

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Swimming & Immersion

70°F Measured

Surface water measured at 70°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.

Comfort band: Refreshing (65–74°F)

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Lake Bradford is a picturesque freshwater lake in FL known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.

Surface Area

178 acres

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (FWC)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) 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 Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Warmouth. 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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Sources and methodology

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