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In North Carolina, Lake Mattamuskeet is a lake used for time on and around the water. At around 40,000 acres (about 63 square miles), it is a large waterbody. The deepest point reaches about 5 feet, and the surface sits near 2 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Warmouth, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Mattamuskeet.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:27 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 71°F. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Direction | NW | NW | N | NE | NE | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 1% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 2 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 2 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 2 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 1% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 70°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 73°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 74°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 75°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 75°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 1% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 75°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 76°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
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.
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| Temp (°F) | 80° | 78° | 68° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 77° | 70° | 75° | 73° | 77° | 74° | 79° | 69° |
| Wind | SW 5 mph | SW 6 mph | SW 6 mph | W 6 mph | NW 5 mph | N 2 mph | NE 2 to 8 mph | NE 8 to 13 mph | E 13 to 17 mph | E 17 to 22 mph | S 16 to 21 mph | SW 13 to 17 mph | W 13 mph | NW 9 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph | 13 mph | 18 mph | 28 mph | 29 mph | 28 mph | 27 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 20% | 70% | 94% | 93% | 68% | 23% |
| Forecast |
LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC · Oct 9, 2:15 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (96/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west. Gusts to 5 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 (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. 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 2 mph from the west. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 71°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.
Offering scenic natural surroundings in NC, Lake Mattamuskeet is a vibrant freshwater lake that attracts powerboaters, sailors, and bank fishermen alike. The lake's aquatic ecosystem supports rich gamefish populations and scenic wetland areas. Remember to clean and drain all watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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 Largemouth Bass, Warmouth, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. 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 Mattamuskeet 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, 2:44 AM EDT