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Walter F. George Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Georgia. It covers roughly 45,180 surface acres (about 71 square miles). The deepest point reaches about 85 feet, and the surface sits near 190 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Walter F. George Lake (AL) and Lake Eufaula (AL). 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. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Walter F. George Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (16/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (37/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. 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) | 67° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 67° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 77° | 77° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 17 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | NE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | SE | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 35 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
| Precip % | 93% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 59% | 59% | 59% | 51% | 51% | 51% | 32% | 32% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 67°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 40 mph | 93% | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 68°F | 30 mph ESE (113°) | 44 mph | 99% | 92% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 68°F | 30 mph ESE (113°) | 47 mph | 99% | 93% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 67°F | 30 mph ESE (113°) | 50 mph | 99% | 92% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 67°F | 30 mph ESE (113°) | 50 mph | 98% | 91% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 67°F | 30 mph ESE (113°) | 47 mph | 98% | 90% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 68°F | 25 mph ESE (113°) | 44 mph | 98% | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 68°F | 20 mph E (90°) | 37 mph | 97% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph E (90°) | 37 mph | 97% | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph ESE (113°) | 38 mph | 97% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | 25 mph E (90°) | 36 mph | 67% | 78% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 67°F | 25 mph ESE (113°) | 32 mph | 67% | 76% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph SE (135°) | 31 mph | 67% | 76% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 70°F | 20 mph SE (135°) | 31 mph | 70% | 68% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 71°F | 20 mph SE (135°) | 29 mph | 70% | 59% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 70% | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 32 mph | 59% | 73% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 75°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 32 mph | 59% | 69% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 59% | 63% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 51% | 56% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 78°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 51% | 53% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 51% | 47% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 32% | 46% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 32% | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 32% | 52% | Chance 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 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 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 79° | 63° | 80° | 62° | 85° | 62° | 87° | 65° | 87° | 66° | 85° | 66° | 84° |
| Wind | E 20 to 30 mph | SSE 15 to 25 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | ESE 0 to 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 50 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 4 mph |
| Precip % | 99% | 70% | 32% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 7% |
| Forecast |
Poor for fishing (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (18:00 local). Sky is overcast (91% cloud cover). Working against it: 93% 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, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 40 mph. Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 (17/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 20 mph from the NE is workable but not ideal. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 20 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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 (2/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 67°F. Working against it: Gusts to 40 mph. Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 GA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located within GA & AL, Walter F. George Lake is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) 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 Black Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, 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 Walter F. George 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, 6:18 PM CDT