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Lake Moultrie is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in South Carolina. Its recorded surface area is approximately 60,400 acres. Sitting at around 75 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 75 feet. Fish documented in the area include Green Sunfish, Warmouth, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Lake Marion. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Moultrie.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 1:48 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (58/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (63/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the northwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 76° | 76° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 69° | 72° | 73° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | SW | W | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Precip % | 8% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 8% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 76°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 3% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 77°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 2% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 76°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 74°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 4% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 1% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 1% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 69°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 1% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 69°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 69°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 69°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 69°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 69°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 67°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 67°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 69°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 75°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
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 | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 78° | 67° | 79° | 67° | 81° | 67° | 84° | 69° | 83° | 69° | 80° | 66° | 73° | 53° |
| Wind | SW 10 to 14 mph | W 9 to 13 mph | NW 6 to 12 mph | NW 5 mph | N 0 to 3 mph | SW 2 mph | W 1 mph | SW 3 mph | W 2 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | S 3 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | N 9 to 16 mph | N 14 to 22 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 29 mph | 28 mph |
| Precip % | 34% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 9% | 9% | 17% | 17% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Sky is mostly cloudy (57% 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 (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 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.
Fair for sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. 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. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 SC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Widely appreciated across SC, Lake Moultrie provides an engaging setting for all styles of freshwater watercraft and shore recreation. Anglers seek out structure-oriented fish, while families and boaters take advantage of designated recreation zones. Be sure to check seasonal gate hours and daily parking pass requirements.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Warmouth, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass. 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 Moultrie 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 11, 1:48 PM EDT