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Franklin , NC · Macon County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
69°
Wind
1 mph
ENE
Gusts
5 mph
Pressure
29.82
steady
Forecast - Wed, Jun 17
High / Low
77° / 56°
Wind
3 mph
gusts 20 mph
Precip
0%
UV
11
Sunrise
10:20 AM
Sunset
12:51 AM
Today Read
Nantahala LakeWind read
Calm
3 mph avg
Water read
69°
Warm-water bite
Air range
56° / 77°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Nantahala Lake has calm wind, 56F to 77F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 69F water.
AI read · today
Active temps make wind edges, shallow cover, and feeding windows more important. The planning constraint is weak timing.
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Fishing Forecast
waxing crescent
Major
7:52 PM - 10:22 PM
Minor
12:27 PM - 1:57 PM
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Fish Species
5Water Temperature History
Current
71°
Jun 28
Low
41°
Dec 21
Average
61°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (75°F)
Coolest avg: December (42°F)
Rapid warming: March → April (+10°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-15°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
4am - 3am
Peak Wind
7 mph
1am
Peak Gust
20 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.85 inHg
rising
Visibility
11 mi
28% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
2/5waxing crescent
Water at 69°F -- warm-water species active.
Fish Species
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FAQ
Nantahala Lake covers 1606.00 acres (2.51 square miles)
Nantahala Lake is located in Franklin , Macon County, NC. It is accessible to the public for outdoor activities.