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Summersville Lake is a reservoir located in West Virginia. It covers roughly 2,700 surface acres (about 4 square miles). It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 327 feet at an elevation of about 1,652 feet. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rock Bass, and Green Sunfish. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Lake Moomaw, Sutton Lake, and Bluestone Lake are also nearby. 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 Summersville Lake.
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Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:48PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (15/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (28/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 79/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the west. Dusk hours (20:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 57° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 67° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 63° |
| Wind (kts) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW | S | SW | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Precip % | 51% | 92% | 98% | 66% | 86% | 83% | 85% | 90% | 88% | 67% | 62% | 42% | 38% | 43% | 44% | 89% | 88% | 77% | 88% | 82% | 80% | 50% | 47% | 61% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 25 mph E (90°) | 43 mph | 51% | 100% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 56°F | 24 mph E (90°) | 43 mph | 92% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 57°F | 24 mph E (90°) | 41 mph | 98% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 23 mph E (90°) | 39 mph | 66% | 97% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 23 mph E (90°) | 39 mph | 86% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 59°F | 22 mph E (90°) | 38 mph | 83% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 60°F | 21 mph SE (135°) | 37 mph | 85% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 60°F | 20 mph SE (135°) | 33 mph | 90% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 60°F | 18 mph E (90°) | 31 mph | 88% | 100% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 61°F | 17 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 67% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 62°F | 17 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 62% | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 64°F | 17 mph SE (135°) | 30 mph | 42% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 67°F | 17 mph SE (135°) | 30 mph | 38% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 70°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 28 mph | 43% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 44% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 89% | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 88% | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 77% | 97% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 88% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 82% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 66°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 80% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 50% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 47% | 80% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 61% | 81% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 75% | 95% | 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.
| Period | 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 73° | 58° | 66° | 54° | 78° | 60° | 74° | 58° | 72° | 55° | 67° | 45° | 56° |
| Wind | SE 21 to 25 mph | SE 5 to 20 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | SW 2 mph | SW 2 to 6 mph | SW 3 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | SE 2 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | NW 6 to 9 mph |
| Gusts | 43 mph | 33 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 98% | 90% | 91% | 73% | 10% | 1% | 10% | 28% | 28% | 32% | 33% | 44% | 44% | 26% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Summersville Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 66.4°F at NEW RIVER AT THURMOND, WV (22.5 mi away) · Oct 11, 3:45 AM UTC
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (28/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is overcast (100% cloud cover). Air temperature 57°F. Working against it: Wind 25 mph from the east. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (3/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 43 mph. Wind 25 mph from the east. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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 (19/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 18 mph, making the breeze puffy. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (5/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 57°F. Working against it: Gusts to 43 mph. Wind 25 mph from the east. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 WV Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, Summersville Lake is a standout freshwater reservoir in WV for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
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 Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Green Sunfish. 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 Summersville 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, 11:59 PM EDT