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Stonewall Jackson Lake is a lake located in West Virginia. The deepest point reaches about 82 feet, and the surface sits near 1,073 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 2,650 surface acres (about 4 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and Common Carp. Other waters in the region include Burnsville Lake, Sutton Lake, and Tygart Lake. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. 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 Stonewall Jackson Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Flood Watch issued October 11 at 10:46AM EDT until October 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Overall Poor (42/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (57/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 0.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the southwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Precip % | 83% | 84% | 100% | 99% | 75% | 62% | 61% | 66% | 43% | 30% | 26% | 46% | 28% | 25% | 15% | 16% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 83% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 84% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 75% | 88% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 62% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 61% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 66% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 43% | 98% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 30% | 99% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 26% | 99% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 46% | 99% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 59°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 28% | 99% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 59°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 25% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 15% | 95% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 16% | 90% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 9% | 90% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 3% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 3% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 2% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 68°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 68°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 67°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly 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 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 58° | 68° | 57° | 81° | 61° | 79° | 59° | 72° | 60° | 69° | 38° | 50° | 31° |
| Wind | NE 5 mph | NW 2 to 6 mph | W 6 mph | S 3 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SW 7 mph | SW 7 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | SE 1 to 9 mph | SW 9 to 16 mph | W 12 to 15 mph | NW 14 mph | NW 1 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 24 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 27 mph | 22 mph |
| Precip % | 73% | 100% | 28% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 23% | 65% | 65% | 58% | 68% | 49% | 20% | 8% |
| Forecast |
WEST FORK R BL STONEWALL JACKSON DAM NR WESTON, WV · Oct 11, 1:15 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (57/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 0.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Working against it: 73% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Poor for boating (41/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 73% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (32/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (46/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 67°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WV Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Stonewall Jackson Lake is a well-known freshwater lake in WV, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is required for anglers age 15+. 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 Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp. 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 Stonewall Jackson 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 11, 6:36 PM EDT