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Lake Taneycomo is a reservoir in Missouri. The water surface spans about 2,200 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. If you are planning a trip, Table Rock Lake are also nearby. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Taneycomo.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:02 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 66° | 74° | 80° | 84° | 89° | 90° | 90° | 91° | 90° | 87° | 83° | 77° | 74° | 71° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 64° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 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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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 65°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 62°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 61°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 60°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 60°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 60°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 66°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 80°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 89°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 90°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 71°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 69°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 67°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 65°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 64°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 62°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | 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.
| 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) | 59° | 91° | 56° | 85° | 54° | 91° | 63° | 92° | 67° | 92° | 66° | 89° | 65° | 86° |
| Wind | E 1 mph | SE 1 to 7 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | E 0 to 6 mph | E 0 to 6 mph | W 0 to 8 mph | SW 2 to 7 mph | SW 2 to 14 mph | SW 2 to 10 mph | SW 2 to 8 mph | S 1 to 6 mph | S 1 to 12 mph | S 3 to 12 mph | SW 3 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 18% | 49% | 49% | 52% |
| Forecast |
Lake Taneycomo at School of the Ozarks, MO · Oct 8, 9:30 PM UTC
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 7 mph. 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.
Good for sailing (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 59°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Taneycomo is an accessible freshwater destination in MO, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. It offers a welcoming environment for motorboats, personal watercraft, and paddle sports throughout the warm season. Checking local water level telemetry and wave forecasts helps ensure safe boating throughout the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) 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 Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Spotted 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 Taneycomo 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, 3:02 AM CDT