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Tygart Lake is a reservoir located in West Virginia. The deepest point reaches about 134 feet, and the surface sits near 1,094 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 1,750 surface acres (about 3 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Common Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Other waters in the region include Cheat Lake, Stonewall Jackson Lake, and Burnsville 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 Tygart Lake are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:12 AM EDT) 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 Good (88/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 4.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 44° | 47° | 52° | 58° | 62° | 64° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 62° | 56° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 47° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 52°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 58°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 68°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 69°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 68°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | Calm | 4 mph | 1% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 62°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 1% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 56°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 54°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 2% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 48°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 2% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 2% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 2% | 89% | 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 | Today October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 70° | 42° | 41° | 70° | 45° | 74° | 59° | 68° | 61° | 69° | 61° | 72° | 55° | 66° |
| Wind | W 7 to 12 mph | W 0 to 7 mph | S 1 mph | SW 2 mph | E 2 mph | SE 6 mph | SE 6 to 12 mph | SE 10 to 15 mph | S 2 to 9 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | SW 5 mph | SW 5 to 12 mph | NW 2 to 9 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 16 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 21 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 67% | 91% | 91% | 77% | 35% | 31% | 33% | 17% |
| Forecast |
TYGART VALLEY R AT TYGART DAM NR GRAFTON, WV · Oct 8, 2:15 PM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 4.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. 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 (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the W 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 (91/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 68°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.
Tygart Lake is a popular freshwater reservoir located in WV, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Common Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Tygart 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 9, 4:04 AM EDT