Lake Martin Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Martin, next 24 hours
Metric	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a
Temp (°F)	69°	68°	68°	68°	67°	68°	71°	72°	73°	74°	75°	73°	72°	71°	69°	67°	67°	66°	66°	66°	66°	65°	66°	66°
Wind (kts)	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	22	22
Direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E
Gusts (kts)	10	11	13	14	16	17	17	18	18	17	20	21	22	24	27	29	30	32	32	33	32	32	31	31
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	2%	2%	2%	3%	3%	3%	18%	18%	18%	72%	72%	72%	66%	66%	66%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Martin, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 4 AM CDT	69°F	5 mph NE (45°)	12 mph	0%	92%	Cloudy
Fri, 5 AM CDT	68°F	5 mph NE (45°)	13 mph	0%	93%	Cloudy
Fri, 6 AM CDT	68°F	10 mph NE (45°)	15 mph	0%	93%	Cloudy
Fri, 7 AM CDT	68°F	10 mph NE (45°)	16 mph	2%	91%	Cloudy
Fri, 8 AM CDT	67°F	10 mph NE (45°)	18 mph	2%	91%	Cloudy
Fri, 9 AM CDT	68°F	10 mph E (90°)	20 mph	2%	92%	Cloudy
Fri, 10 AM CDT	71°F	10 mph E (90°)	20 mph	3%	94%	Cloudy
Fri, 11 AM CDT	72°F	15 mph E (90°)	21 mph	3%	96%	Cloudy
Fri, 12 PM CDT	73°F	15 mph E (90°)	21 mph	3%	95%	Cloudy
Fri, 1 PM CDT	74°F	15 mph E (90°)	20 mph	18%	95%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 2 PM CDT	75°F	15 mph E (90°)	23 mph	18%	94%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 3 PM CDT	73°F	15 mph E (90°)	24 mph	18%	93%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 4 PM CDT	72°F	15 mph E (90°)	25 mph	72%	93%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 5 PM CDT	71°F	15 mph E (90°)	28 mph	72%	92%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 6 PM CDT	69°F	20 mph E (90°)	31 mph	72%	97%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 7 PM CDT	67°F	20 mph NE (45°)	33 mph	66%	95%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 8 PM CDT	67°F	20 mph NE (45°)	35 mph	66%	95%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 9 PM CDT	66°F	20 mph NE (45°)	37 mph	66%	98%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 10 PM CDT	66°F	20 mph NE (45°)	37 mph	100%	99%	Rain Showers
Fri, 11 PM CDT	66°F	20 mph NE (45°)	38 mph	100%	99%	Rain Showers
Sat, 12 AM CDT	66°F	20 mph NE (45°)	37 mph	100%	99%	Rain Showers
Sat, 1 AM CDT	65°F	20 mph E (90°)	37 mph	100%	100%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 AM CDT	66°F	25 mph E (90°)	36 mph	100%	99%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 AM CDT	66°F	25 mph E (90°)	36 mph	100%	98%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 4 AM CDT	65°F	25 mph E (90°)	36 mph	100%	97%	Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Martin from the official forecast source
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
Temp (°F)	66°	76°	63°	76°	64°	77°	62°	85°	64°	87°	65°	87°	67°	86°
Wind	NE 5 mph	E 10 to 15 mph	E 20 to 25 mph	SE 15 to 25 mph	S 10 to 15 mph	W 10 to 15 mph	W 5 mph	NW 5 to 10 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	SE 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	13 mph	30 mph	40 mph	40 mph	30 mph	20 mph	14 mph	14 mph	9 mph	10 mph	8 mph	7 mph	6 mph	10 mph
Precip %	0%	72%	100%	100%	76%	6%	2%	0%	0%	0%	0%	2%	2%	4%
Forecast	Cloudy	Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely	Rain Showers	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 88 · Good

Good for fishing (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

5:00 AM CDT – 11:00 AM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

5 mph

Barometer Trend

29.96 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Largemouth Bass🐟Green Sunfish🐟Flathead Catfish🐟Black Crappie

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 74Sailing 63

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

4 kts (5 mph)

Fair for sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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 77Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

In AL, Lake Martin stands out as a versatile freshwater reservoir valued for its fishing waters, boating access, and scenic shoreline. Whether embarking on early morning fishing runs or enjoying midday water recreation, visitors find varied opportunities across the basin. Public facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

41,150 acres (64 sq mi)

Max Depth

151 ft

Surface Elevation

491 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (ADCNR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) 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 Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie. 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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