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Lake Talquin sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. Fish documented in the area include Warmouth, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. The water surface spans about 8,800 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The deepest point reaches about 40 feet, and the surface sits near 68 feet above sea level. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. 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. Other waters in the region include Lake Bradford, Lake Jackson, and Lake Seminole (FL). Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Talquin are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 11:51 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (70/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 67° | 73° | 77° | 79° | 81° | 83° | 83° | 84° | 85° | 83° | 80° | 76° | 71° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 10 mph | 1% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 1% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 1% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 65°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 15% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 15% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 64°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 67°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 84°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 85°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 80°F | Calm | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 76°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 71°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 70°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 68°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
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) | 84° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 85° | 62° | 88° | 63° | 88° | 63° | 89° | 65° | 90° | 67° |
| Wind | SW 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | W 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 10 mph | 6 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 18% | 12% | 9% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. 1% chance of precipitation. 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 (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 10 mph. 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 (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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 (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 10 mph. 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.
As a prominent feature of FL's hydrographic network, Lake Talquin provides rewarding recreation for both motorized craft and paddleboarders. Its channels and bays offer shelter from prevailing winds and fertile habitat for regional sportfish. Review state fishing license requirements and local launch regulations before putting in.
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 Warmouth, Redear Sunfish, 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 Talquin 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 10, 11:59 PM EDT