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In Florida, Lake Panasoffkee is a lake used for time on and around the water. The water surface spans about 4,460 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Harris and Lake Apopka. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Panasoffkee are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 6:05 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.
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Overall Fair (65/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (68/100).
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 73° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 86° | 88° | 86° | 85° | 83° | 80° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 77° | 77° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Precip % | 14% | 13% | 14% | 11% | 9% | 10% | 12% | 20% | 52% | 54% | 62% | 65% | 62% | 47% | 36% | 29% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 73°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 14% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 13% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 14% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 76°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 11% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 78°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 9% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 81°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 10% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 84°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 12% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 86°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 20% | 62% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 86°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 20 mph | 52% | 58% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 88°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 54% | 52% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 62% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 85°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 65% | 61% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 83°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 62% | 60% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 80°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 47% | 65% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 78°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 36% | 68% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 29% | 63% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 77°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 22% | 52% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 22% | 49% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 22% | 37% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 22% | 35% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 76°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 22% | 35% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 77°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 7% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 77°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 9% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 76°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 9% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 76°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 7% | 36% | Mostly 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 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 89° | 76° | 90° | 76° | 88° | 70° | 87° | 65° | 88° | 66° | 88° | 68° | 88° | 68° |
| Wind | E 9 mph | SE 7 to 10 mph | S 8 to 12 mph | S 6 mph | SSW 5 to 8 mph | WNW 0 to 3 mph | NW 1 to 7 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | NNW 2 to 6 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NNW 1 to 5 mph | NE 3 mph | ENE 1 to 6 mph | ENE 6 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | — |
| Precip % | 65% | 62% | 67% | 60% | 65% | 46% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 6% | 12% | 12% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east-northeast. Dawn hours (06:00 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.
Fair for boating (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east-northeast. 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 and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the ENE 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 (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east-northeast. 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 FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A versatile water resource in FL, Lake Panasoffkee offers expansive open waters for motorized cruising, sailing, and shoreline fishing. The lake's dynamic character across the seasons attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Check current USGS streamflow gauges, water temperatures, and state regulations for the best experience.
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 Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Warmouth, Bluegill. 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 Panasoffkee 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, 6:35 AM EDT