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Lake Lure is a lake in North Carolina. Its recorded surface area is approximately 720 acres. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 100 feet at an elevation of about 990 feet. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, and Rainbow Trout. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Lake William C. Bowen and Lake James are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Lure are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:41 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 18.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the north. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 62° | 67° | 72° | 74° | 75° | 77° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 70° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 6% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 63°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 61°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 61°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 67°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 72°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 8 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 77°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 73°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 70°F | 2 mph NNE (23°) | 8 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 65°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 8 mph | 1% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 9 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 2% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 6% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 24% | 96% | Slight Chance 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) | 60° | 77° | 57° | 66° | 60° | 76° | 61° | 81° | 57° | 86° | 59° | 84° | 58° | 79° |
| Wind | NNW 1 mph | NNE 1 to 6 mph | NNE 2 to 9 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | NE 9 to 15 mph | SSE 10 mph | W 3 to 8 mph | NW 9 to 13 mph | NW 3 to 8 mph | WNW 1 to 5 mph | WNW 3 mph | WSW 3 mph | NW 1 mph | E 3 mph |
| Gusts | 4 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 53% | 95% | 100% | 94% | 15% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 7% | 6% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Lure. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC · Oct 9, 2:45 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 18.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the northwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 7 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 (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 3 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 7 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 NC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Lure is an established freshwater lake in NC that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) 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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Rainbow Trout. 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 Lure 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, 2:41 AM EDT