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In Georgia, Lake Burton is a lake used for time on and around the water. Sitting at around 1,865 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 105 feet. At around 2,775 acres (about 4 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Brown Trout, and Yellow Perch. Nearby alternatives include Lake Seed, Lake Rabun, and Lake Tugalo. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. 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. Forecasts for Lake Burton come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:40 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 11.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 59° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Direction | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 10% | 17% | 29% | 58% | 66% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 59°F | 1 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 59°F | 1 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 61°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 64°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 2% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 22 mph | 2% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 10% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 17% | 95% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 23 mph | 29% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 58% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 66% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 92% | 95% | 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 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 72° | 55° | 64° | 58° | 68° | 57° | 77° | 54° | 82° | 58° | 82° | 57° | 77° |
| Wind | NNE 1 mph | ENE 1 to 6 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | E 14 mph | ESE 7 to 14 mph | S 7 mph | WNW 6 mph | NW 6 to 9 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | NW 2 mph | NW 2 mph | NW 2 mph | W 1 mph | ESE 2 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 16 mph | 29 mph | 36 mph | 33 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 92% | 98% | 100% | 89% | 26% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 8% |
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No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Burton. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA · Oct 9, 7:30 AM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 66.4°F at CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT HELEN, GA (14.8 mi away) · Oct 8, 6:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 11.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 1 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (80%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 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.
Fair for sailing (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 67°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of GA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Burton is an important freshwater lake in GA, known for its dependable sport fishery, open cruising lanes, and scenic shoreline. Recreational boaters and anglers share its waters alongside migrating waterfowl and native wildlife. Public facilities and natural resource management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch. 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 Lake Burton 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, 4:40 AM EDT