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Lake Fork Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Texas. The water surface spans about 27,690 acres, making it a large body of water. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 70 feet at an elevation of about 403 feet. Fish documented in the area include Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Lake Fork, Lake Tawakoni, and Lake Cypress Springs are also nearby. 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 Fork Reservoir 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 11, 6:16 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 86° | 82° | 79° | 77° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 67° | 72° | 76° | 80° | 84° | 86° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 89° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 1% | 21% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 84°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 86°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
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 | Tonight 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 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 89° | 75° | 91° | 76° | 90° | 73° | 86° | 69° | 78° | 58° | 69° | 53° | 74° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 28 mph | 27 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 14% | 14% | 34% | 34% | 31% | 31% | 15% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 12 mph. 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 TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A versatile water resource in TX, Lake Fork Reservoir offers expansive open waters for motorized cruising, sailing, and shoreline fishing. The lake's dynamic character across the seasons attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Check current USGS streamflow gauges, water temperatures, and state regulations for the best experience.
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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie. 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 Fork Reservoir 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 11, 6:16 PM CDT