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Smithville Lake is a reservoir in Missouri. It covers roughly 7,190 surface acres (about 11 square miles). Sitting at around 864 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 60 feet. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, White Bass, and Channel Catfish. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Blue Springs Lake, Lake Jacomo, and Longview Lake. 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. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Smithville Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 10, 8:19 AM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 73° | 77° | 82° | 85° | 86° | 87° | 88° | 86° | 84° | 81° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 71° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 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, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 86°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 84°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 81°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 76°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 72°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 68°F | 6 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 64°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 63°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | 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 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 64° | 64° | 87° | 88° | 63° | 88° | 71° | 89° | 67° | 83° | 62° | 77° | 58° |
| Wind | SSW 9 mph | S 7 mph | S 6 mph | S 6 to 10 mph | S 6 to 10 mph | S 5 to 8 mph | S 6 to 13 mph | S 10 mph | SSW 12 to 15 mph | SW 6 to 12 mph | NNE 7 mph | ENE 8 mph | E 10 mph | SE 9 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 24 mph | 21 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 7% | 30% | 61% | 72% | 65% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. Morning hours (09:00 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.
Excellent for boating (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the SSW is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 13 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 MO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in MO, Smithville Lake accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) 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, Green Sunfish, White Bass, Channel Catfish. 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 Smithville 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, 9:16 AM CDT