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Lake Tohopekaliga sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. The water surface spans about 18,810 acres, making it a large body of water. Other waters in the region include Lake Tohopekaliga and Alligator Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Lake Tohopekaliga come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:26 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 81/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 80°F from a representative gauge 11.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a |
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 73° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 75° | 78° | 81° | 83° | 85° | 88° | 88° | 88° | 88° | 85° | 84° | 83° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 7% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 9% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 11% | 32% | 42% | 48% | 57% | 52% | 44% | 30% | 30% | 26% | 21% | 15% | 6% | 6% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 7% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 4% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 2% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 4% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 6% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 8% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 9% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 5% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 5% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 7% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 17 mph | 11% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 32% | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 88°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 42% | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 88°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 48% | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 57% | 65% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 52% | 55% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 44% | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 30% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 30% | 60% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 26% | 49% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 21% | 55% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 15% | 52% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 6% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 6% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 8% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
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) | 72° | 90° | 76° | 90° | 76° | 90° | 73° | 88° | 67° | 88° | 68° | 88° | 69° | 88° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | ESE 5 to 15 mph | SE 10 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | N 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NE 5 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 7% | 57% | 52% | 45% | 67% | 69% | 69% | 9% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 9% | 18% |
| Forecast |
BLACK LK OUTLET AT S-101A, AT LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL · Oct 8, 6:00 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (63/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Measured water temperature 80°F from a representative gauge 11.9 mi away. Provisional data. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) 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 east-northeast. 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 (57/100), 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 east-northeast. Gusts to 10 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 80°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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 Tohopekaliga is an established freshwater lake in FL that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
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 Largemouth Bass, Warmouth, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel. 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 Tohopekaliga 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, 3:26 AM EDT