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Lake Marian is a natural lake located in Florida.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 11:57 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (64/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (68/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north-northwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 77° | 78° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 82° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Precip % | 13% | 11% | 6% | 8% | 11% | 14% | 18% | 18% | 17% | 22% | 26% | 25% | 20% | 27% | 39% | 64% | 64% | 61% | 51% | 41% | 33% | 31% | 26% | 26% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 13% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 11% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 6% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 8% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 11% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 14% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 18% | 40% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 18% | 47% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 17% | 49% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 22% | 63% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 13 mph | 26% | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 25% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 20% | 76% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 27% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 39% | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 64% | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 84°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 64% | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 61% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 51% | 88% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 41% | 88% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 79°F | Calm | 5 mph | 33% | 84% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 78°F | Calm | 4 mph | 31% | 83% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 77°F | Calm | 2 mph | 26% | 80% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 77°F | Calm | 2 mph | 26% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 76°F | Calm | 2 mph | 20% | 73% | 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 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 75° | 86° | 72° | 85° | 68° | 86° | 68° | 85° | 70° | 86° | 71° | 86° | 71° | 84° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 18% | 64% | 41% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 15% | 15% | 26% | 26% | 34% | 34% | 39% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (63/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Sky is mostly cloudy (47% 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 (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. 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 and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (54/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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 (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 13 mph. 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.
In FL, Lake Marian stands as a valued freshwater lake offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
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 Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Warmouth. 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 Marian 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 10, 11:57 PM EDT