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In Florida, Lake Kissimmee is a lake used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 34,948 surface acres (about 55 square miles). Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish. The deepest point reaches about 15 feet, and the surface sits near 51 feet above sea level. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Kissimmee, Lake Hatchineha, and Lake Cypress. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Kissimmee.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 11:59 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (59/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (67/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north-northwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p |
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| Temp (°F) | 82° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Precip % | 31% | 44% | 58% | 71% | 65% | 59% | 53% | 40% | 27% | 14% | 9% | 7% | 8% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 31% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 44% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 58% | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 71% | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 65% | 69% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 59% | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 53% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 40% | 71% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 6 mph | 27% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 14% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 9% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 7% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 8% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 5% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 4% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 3% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 6 mph | 3% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 8 mph | 3% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 2% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 10 mph | 2% | 13% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 12 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | 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 11, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 85° | 73° | 84° | 71° | 85° | 72° | 84° | 72° | 85° | 74° | 85° | 74° | 83° | 71° |
| Wind | WSW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNW 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 20 mph | NNE 15 to 20 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph |
| Precip % | 71% | 40% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 12% | 33% | 33% | 49% | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Sky is mostly cloudy (57% cloud cover). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for boating (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. 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.
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SSW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (59/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Kissimmee stands as a well-regarded freshwater lake in FL, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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.
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 Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish. 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 Kissimmee 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, 11:59 AM EDT