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    Home>Lakes>Lake Mattamuskeet>Water Level & Temperature
    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 9, 2026 • 2:27 AM
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    Lake Mattamuskeet Water Level & Water Temperature

    Hyde County, North Carolina

    The linked gauge for Lake Mattamuskeet reported -0.08 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 7, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.35 ft).

    Stage / Gage-0.08 ft
    30-Day Trend-0.35 ft
    Benchmark2 ft MSL
    Surface Temp71.2°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
    Sensor ID0208458893
    Distance0.6 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Annacecchini • CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    -0.08FT GAGE

    Local gage height: -0.08 ft

    Observed Oct 7, 3:15 PMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-0.35 FT

    -0.35 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Maximum Recorded DepthWater Level
    5FT

    Deepest basin sounding across ~40,000 acres

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    71.2°F

    Comfortable (70–80°F) · Ideal swimming temperature

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 30 Days
    Surface elevation
    1.79 ft
    ↓ -0.4 ft (7 days)
    2.221.81.61.4Sep 9Sep 16Sep 24Oct 1Oct 91.8 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Measured lake temperature)
    71.2°F
    Measured

    LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC · Oct 9, 2:15 AM UTC

    8176726762Sep 30Oct 3Sep 29Oct 2Oct 571.2°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range-0.16 – 1.79 ft
    1.79 ft0.82 ft-0.16 ftSep 9Sep 23Oct 7

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Wed, Oct 7, 20261.79+2.00 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026-0.21-0.11 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026-0.10-2.00 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 20261.90+2.01 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 2026-0.11-2.00 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 20261.89+1.97 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 2026-0.08-2.00 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 20261.92+2.07 ftProvisional

    Lake Mattamuskeet Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 71.2°F(Comfortable (70–80°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake Mattamuskeet Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (71.2°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Lake Mattamuskeet
    Forecast & Solar Times →
    82/ 100
    Good
    Swimming Readiness:

    Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.

    Good for swimming (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsNo alerts100% score
    Air temperature60°F44% score
    Water temperature70°F69% score
    Wind2 mph W98% score
    Precipitation chance0%100% score

    Lake Mattamuskeet Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationLAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
    Station IdentifierStation #0208458893
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates35.5064° N, 76.1839° W
    Parameters TrackedWater Temperature, 00062, 62615

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mattamuskeet Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake Mattamuskeet?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake Mattamuskeet is -0.08 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake Mattamuskeet?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake Mattamuskeet is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake Mattamuskeet?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake Mattamuskeet.
    What is the water temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Lake Mattamuskeet is 71.2°F.
    How is Lake Mattamuskeet's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake Mattamuskeet come from LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake Mattamuskeet Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026-0.15-2.00 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 20261.85+2.00 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 2026-0.15-2.00 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 20261.85+1.96 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 2026-0.11-2.00 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 20261.89—Provisional