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In Georgia, West Point Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish. At around 25,900 acres (about 40 square miles), it is a large waterbody. The deepest point reaches about 90 feet, and the surface sits near 635 feet above sea level. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. 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. Other waters in the region include Lake Harding and Lake McIntosh. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to West Point Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:15 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northwest. 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) | 71° | 67° | 66° | 64° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 62° | 68° | 73° | 78° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 83° | 83° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Direction | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 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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| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
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 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 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 85° | 59° | 87° | 59° | 88° | 61° | 88° | 62° | 87° | 55° | 70° | 46° | 69° |
| Wind | W 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | N 15 to 20 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 14 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% | 4% | 1% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northwest. Dusk hours (18:00 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.
Good for boating (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the northwest. 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.
Excellent for sailing (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the NW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
West Point Lake is an important freshwater reservoir in GA & AL, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
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, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, 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 West Point 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, 6:15 PM EDT