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Macon Lake is a reservoir in Virginia. Fish documented in the area include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Macon Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Overall Good (81/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Kayaking (89/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 96/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 76° | 81° | 84° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 92° | 90° | 89° | 86° | 80° | 78° | 76° | 75° | 73° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 67° | 72° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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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| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 81°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 92°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 86°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 80°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 78°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 15 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 7 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 7 mph | 0% | 22% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 14% | 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 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Today October 10, 2026 | Tonight 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) | 63° | 92° | 92° | 66° | 93° | 71° | 93° | 73° | 95° | 74° | 94° | 73° | 92° | 70° |
| Wind | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SSE 5 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 31% | 31% | 16% | 16% | 12% | 12% | 25% | 25% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Macon Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. 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.
Good for boating (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 4 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.
Poor for sailing (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 4 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 VA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
With its sweeping shoreline and open waters, Macon Lake in VA & TX is a favorite getaway for anglers, watersports fans, and campers. The lake provides access via several public ramps, offering easy entry for trailered boats and kayaks. Follow state boating education standards and carry required safety equipment onboard.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, 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 Macon Lake 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 10, 10:06 AM CDT