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Lake Miccosukee sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. Sitting at around 82 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 10 feet. The water surface spans about 6,312 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, and Warmouth. Nearby alternatives include Lake Jackson and Lake Bradford. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Miccosukee so you can plan a visit.
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 9 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Overall Poor (44/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (56/100).
How the score is calculated →| 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 71° | 71° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 73° | 73° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Precip % | 41% | 53% | 54% | 48% | 54% | 67% | 87% | 97% | 85% | 78% | 79% | 57% | 77% | 91% | 88% | 83% | 75% | 66% | 62% | 69% | 68% | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 41% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 53% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 21 mph | 54% | 90% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 22 mph | 48% | 90% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 54% | 85% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 25 mph | 67% | 88% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 25 mph | 87% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 27 mph | 97% | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 28 mph | 85% | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 29 mph | 78% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 73°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 31 mph | 79% | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 74°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 31 mph | 57% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 73°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 31 mph | 77% | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 73°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 33 mph | 91% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 72°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 33 mph | 88% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 72°F | 20 mph ENE (68°) | 32 mph | 83% | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 72°F | 20 mph E (90°) | 33 mph | 75% | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 32 mph | 66% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 31 mph | 62% | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 69% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph ESE (113°) | 28 mph | 68% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph ESE (113°) | 28 mph | 75% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph ESE (113°) | 28 mph | 72% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph ESE (113°) | 27 mph | 72% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 73°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 27 mph | 85% | 88% | 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.
| 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) | 69° | 75° | 71° | 81° | 70° | 84° | 63° | 85° | 64° | 86° | 64° | 86° | 66° | 84° |
| Wind | ENE 10 mph | ENE 10 to 20 mph | E 15 to 20 mph | SSE 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 41% | 97% | 91% | 93% | 70% | 18% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Miccosukee. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 68.7°F at WACISSA RIVER AT THOMAS SPRING NEAR WACISSA, FL (16.0 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:15 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Dawn hours (05:00 local). 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (34/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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 (43/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Air temperature 71°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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.
Lake Miccosukee is a prominent freshwater lake in FL, offering expansive open water for waterskiing, cruising, and tournament angling. The lake's deep basins and shallow flats provide varied habitat for local fish species. Conservation initiatives and public access oversight are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, 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 Miccosukee 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, 5:26 AM EDT