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Lake Tarpon sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. At around 2,534 acres (about 4 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. 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. Nearby alternatives include Lake Tarpon and Lake Panasoffkee. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Tarpon.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 2:06PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Overall Fair (57/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (70/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a |
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 87° | 88° | 86° | 86° | 85° | 82° | 81° | 80° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | SE | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 7% | 15% | 12% | 12% | 14% | 19% | 30% | 49% | 54% | 48% | 40% | 43% | 37% | 36% | 27% | 22% | 23% | 22% | 22% | 28% | 25% | 30% | 37% | 36% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 7% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 74°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 15% | 72% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 12% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 12% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 81°F | 12 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 14% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 84°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 19% | 63% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 86°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 30% | 52% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 87°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 49% | 51% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 88°F | 14 mph SSE (158°) | 21 mph | 54% | 58% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 13 mph SSE (158°) | 21 mph | 48% | 64% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 86°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 40% | 67% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 85°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 43% | 57% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 82°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 37% | 62% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 81°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 36% | 63% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 80°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 27% | 70% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 22% | 62% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 23% | 47% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 22% | 39% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 78°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 22% | 35% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 78°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 28% | 40% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 78°F | 9 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 25% | 36% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 30% | 37% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 37% | 36% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 36% | 42% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 31% | 47% | Scattered 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 | 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° | 77° | 89° | 77° | 87° | 74° | 86° | 71° | 86° | 69° | 87° | 70° | 88° | 70° |
| Wind | SE 8 to 14 mph | SSE 12 mph | SSE 10 to 16 mph | S 6 to 12 mph | SSW 5 to 9 mph | SSW 0 to 6 mph | N 1 to 9 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | N 3 to 9 mph | NNW 2 to 7 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | ENE 2 to 6 mph | NE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 54% | 43% | 63% | 64% | 72% | 28% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 12% | 12% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Tarpon. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Dawn hours (07:00 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.
Poor for boating (48/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Rip Current Statement. 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 (50/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Rip Current Statement. 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 (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Rip Current Statement. 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 Tarpon in FL is a dynamic freshwater lake offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
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, 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 Tarpon 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, 7:03 AM EDT