Lake Tuscaloosa Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Tuscaloosa, next 24 hours
Metric	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p
Temp (°F)	78°	78°	74°	71°	68°	66°	65°	63°	62°	62°	61°	61°	61°	61°	62°	62°	62°	65°	66°	67°	68°	69°	70°	70°
Wind (kts)	13	13	13	13	13	13	17	17	17	17	17	22	22	22	22	22	22	17	17	13	17	9	13	13
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	N	NE	NW	N	SE
Gusts (kts)	21	24	25	23	26	29	33	34	35	35	40	44	42	45	44	42	41	37	35	33	31	31	30	28
Precip %	17%	17%	17%	62%	62%	62%	96%	96%	96%	100%	100%	100%	70%	70%	70%	90%	90%	90%	49%	49%	49%	59%	59%	59%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake Tuscaloosa, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 4 PM CDT	78°F	15 mph E (90°)	24 mph	17%	93%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 5 PM CDT	78°F	15 mph E (90°)	28 mph	17%	93%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 6 PM CDT	74°F	15 mph E (90°)	29 mph	17%	94%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 7 PM CDT	71°F	15 mph E (90°)	27 mph	62%	95%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 8 PM CDT	68°F	15 mph E (90°)	30 mph	62%	96%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 9 PM CDT	66°F	15 mph E (90°)	33 mph	62%	94%	Rain Showers Likely
Fri, 10 PM CDT	65°F	20 mph E (90°)	38 mph	96%	94%	Rain Showers
Fri, 11 PM CDT	63°F	20 mph E (90°)	39 mph	96%	91%	Rain Showers
Sat, 12 AM CDT	62°F	20 mph E (90°)	40 mph	96%	90%	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible
Sat, 1 AM CDT	62°F	20 mph NE (45°)	40 mph	100%	90%	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible
Sat, 2 AM CDT	61°F	20 mph NE (45°)	46 mph	100%	92%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 AM CDT	61°F	25 mph NE (45°)	51 mph	100%	92%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 4 AM CDT	61°F	25 mph NE (45°)	48 mph	70%	93%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 5 AM CDT	61°F	25 mph E (90°)	52 mph	70%	93%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 6 AM CDT	62°F	25 mph E (90°)	51 mph	70%	94%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 7 AM CDT	62°F	25 mph E (90°)	48 mph	90%	93%	Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM CDT	62°F	25 mph E (90°)	47 mph	90%	91%	Rain Showers
Sat, 9 AM CDT	65°F	20 mph NE (45°)	43 mph	90%	92%	Rain Showers
Sat, 10 AM CDT	66°F	20 mph NE (45°)	40 mph	49%	92%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 11 AM CDT	67°F	15 mph N (0°)	38 mph	49%	92%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 12 PM CDT	68°F	20 mph NE (45°)	36 mph	49%	91%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 PM CDT	69°F	10 mph NW (315°)	36 mph	59%	89%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 2 PM CDT	70°F	15 mph N (0°)	35 mph	59%	87%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 3 PM CDT	70°F	15 mph SE (135°)	32 mph	59%	88%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 4 PM CDT	70°F	20 mph SE (135°)	30 mph	52%	89%	Chance Rain Showers

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Lake Tuscaloosa from the official forecast source
Period	This Afternoon October 9, 2026	This Afternoon 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
Temp (°F)	84°	84°	60°	72°	60°	82°	59°	89°	59°	90°	62°	91°	63°	90°
Wind	E 15 mph	E 15 mph	E 15 to 25 mph	NE 10 to 25 mph	S 10 to 15 mph	W 5 to 10 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	0 mph	0 mph	S 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	30 mph	30 mph	55 mph	51 mph	28 mph	20 mph	9 mph	9 mph	6 mph	9 mph	7 mph	6 mph	6 mph	10 mph
Precip %	17%	17%	100%	90%	52%	6%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%	3%	4%
Forecast	Slight Chance Rain Showers	Slight Chance Rain Showers	Rain Showers	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible	Tropical Storm Conditions Possible	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 75 · Good

Good for fishing (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 17% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (16:00 local). 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.

Prime Solunar Window

5:00 PM CDT – 9:00 PM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

9 mph

Barometer Trend

29.99 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Green Sunfish🐟Flathead Catfish🐟Redear Sunfish🐟Warmouth

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 50Sailing 69

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Poor for boating (50/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 17% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

8 kts (9 mph)

Fair for sailing (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 9 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 53Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Poor for kayaking (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 17% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 78°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Lake Tuscaloosa serves as a key recreational and ecological freshwater reservoir in AL, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. The waterbody supports active boating, angling, and shoreline access throughout the open season. Visitors are encouraged to verify current launch conditions, water levels, and local regulations before heading out onto the water.

Surface Area

5,885 acres (9 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (ADCNR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating Biosecurity & Registration

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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