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Lake Whitney sits in Texas and is classified as a reservoir. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 108 feet at an elevation of about 533 feet. Its recorded surface area is approximately 23,560 acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. If you are planning a trip, Aquilla Lake and Lake Waco are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Whitney.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:11 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 88° | 87° | 84° | 78° | 76° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 63° | 67° | 74° | 78° | 82° | 86° | 88° | 89° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 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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| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 78°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 76°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 72°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 68°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 67°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 63°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 62°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 63°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 86°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
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 | 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 62° | 91° | 66° | 91° | 68° | 91° | 74° | 93° | 75° | 93° | 74° | 89° | 68° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | ESE 10 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 8 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 7% | 21% | 38% | 41% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 10 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 10 mph. 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 TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Offering scenic water views and diverse outdoor activities, Lake Whitney is a premier destination in TX for boaters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. Its waters support healthy gamefish populations alongside seasonal paddlecraft exploration. Review local launch regulations and safety guidelines before putting in for the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. 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 Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. 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 Whitney 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, 4:11 PM CDT