Lake Jocassee Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Jocassee, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	65°	65°	65°	66°	64°	66°	65°	65°	64°	62°	62°	63°	64°	66°	66°	68°	69°	69°	69°	69°	65°	65°	64°	64°
Wind (kts)	7	6	6	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	4	4	4
Direction	E	E	E	E	SE	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Gusts (kts)	15	15	13	14	12	12	14	13	11	14	15	13	13	13	13	13	13	14	13	12	11	10	9	8
Precip %	87%	95%	85%	94%	88%	85%	61%	42%	22%	42%	25%	15%	16%	17%	13%	5%	4%	3%	4%	6%	2%	1%	1%	0%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Jocassee, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sat, 11 PM EDT	65°F	8 mph ENE (68°)	17 mph	87%	94%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 12 AM EDT	65°F	7 mph ENE (68°)	17 mph	95%	95%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 1 AM EDT	65°F	7 mph E (90°)	15 mph	85%	96%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 2 AM EDT	66°F	6 mph E (90°)	16 mph	94%	97%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 3 AM EDT	64°F	6 mph ESE (113°)	14 mph	88%	96%	Areas Of Fog
Sun, 4 AM EDT	66°F	5 mph S (180°)	14 mph	85%	96%	Widespread Rain Showers
Sun, 5 AM EDT	65°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	16 mph	61%	96%	Chance Rain Showers
Sun, 6 AM EDT	65°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	15 mph	42%	93%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 7 AM EDT	64°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	13 mph	22%	89%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 8 AM EDT	62°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	16 mph	42%	86%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 9 AM EDT	62°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	17 mph	25%	87%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 10 AM EDT	63°F	6 mph SSW (203°)	15 mph	15%	88%	Patchy Fog
Sun, 11 AM EDT	64°F	6 mph SSW (203°)	15 mph	16%	89%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sun, 12 PM EDT	66°F	6 mph SW (225°)	15 mph	17%	87%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sun, 1 PM EDT	66°F	7 mph SW (225°)	15 mph	13%	85%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 2 PM EDT	68°F	7 mph SW (225°)	15 mph	5%	84%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 3 PM EDT	69°F	7 mph SW (225°)	15 mph	4%	76%	Mostly Cloudy
Sun, 4 PM EDT	69°F	7 mph WSW (248°)	16 mph	3%	68%	Partly Sunny
Sun, 5 PM EDT	69°F	6 mph WSW (248°)	15 mph	4%	60%	Partly Sunny
Sun, 6 PM EDT	69°F	6 mph WSW (248°)	14 mph	6%	46%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 7 PM EDT	65°F	6 mph WSW (248°)	13 mph	2%	33%	Partly Cloudy
Sun, 8 PM EDT	65°F	5 mph WSW (248°)	12 mph	1%	19%	Mostly Clear
Sun, 9 PM EDT	64°F	5 mph WSW (248°)	10 mph	1%	15%	Mostly Clear
Sun, 10 PM EDT	64°F	5 mph WSW (248°)	9 mph	0%	11%	Mostly Clear
Sun, 11 PM EDT	63°F	3 mph W (270°)	8 mph	0%	7%	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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Lake Jocassee from the official forecast source
Period	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	Saturday October 17, 2026
Temp (°F)	62°	70°	60°	83°	56°	84°	58°	87°	61°	84°	59°	80°	53°	72°
Wind	ESE 5 to 8 mph	SW 7 mph	W 2 to 6 mph	NW 1 to 6 mph	NNW 2 mph	NW 2 mph	NNW 2 mph	N 2 mph	N 1 mph	NNE 2 mph	0 mph	WSW 0 to 3 mph	WNW 3 mph	NW 1 to 5 mph
Gusts	17 mph	17 mph	14 mph	18 mph	8 mph	8 mph	7 mph	7 mph	5 mph	9 mph	7 mph	14 mph	14 mph	10 mph
Precip %	95%	42%	6%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	4%	6%	9%	9%	7%
Forecast	Areas Of Fog	Patchy Fog	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 70 · Fair

Fair for fishing (70/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 65°F from a representative gauge 6.8 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 14 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: 96% chance of precipitation is likely. 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

4:00 PM EDT – 10:00 PM EDT

Water Layer Temp

65°F

Surface Chop

15 mph

Barometer Trend

29.95 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Brown Trout🐟Bluegill🐟Smallmouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Gusts to 36 mph. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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

13 kts (15 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 22 mph, making the breeze puffy. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. 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 30Swimming 33

Paddlecraft Readiness

Headwind Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the east-northeast. Air temperature 59°F. Working against it: Gusts to 36 mph. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Mild Water Temp

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Swimming & Immersion

65°F Measured

Surface water measured at 65°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.

Comfort band: Refreshing (65–74°F)

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Lake Jocassee is an important freshwater reservoir in SC, 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.

Surface Area

7,565 acres (12 sq mi)

Max Depth

351 ft

Surface Elevation

1,110 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (SCDNR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) 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

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass. 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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