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Baker Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Washington. It covers roughly 4,800 surface acres (about 8 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, and Bull Trout. Nearby alternatives include Diablo Lake and Ross Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Baker Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 10:10 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (82/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the northeast. 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) | 47° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 43° | 44° | 43° | 45° | 49° | 52° | 54° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 55° | 52° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM PDT | 47°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM PDT | 46°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM PDT | 46°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 2% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM PDT | 46°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 2% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM PDT | 45°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 9 mph | 2% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM PDT | 45°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM PDT | 45°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 2% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 43°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 2% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 44°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 43°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 45°F | 7 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 49°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 8 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 52°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 54°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 57°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 57°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 58°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 56°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 55°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 52°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 49°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 16 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 48°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 16 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 16 mph | 0% | 7% | 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 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) | 43° | 58° | 41° | 57° | 45° | 56° | 50° | 58° | 51° | 64° | 53° | 64° | 53° | 58° |
| Wind | NE 5 to 14 mph | NNE 1 to 7 mph | NNE 3 to 10 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 3 mph | SSE 2 mph | SE 3 mph | SSE 2 mph | ESE 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 12 mph | E 0 to 6 mph | ESE 0 to 9 mph | SSW 3 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 4 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 43% | 43% | 11% | 0% | 1% | 13% | 42% | 42% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 2% chance of precipitation. Wind 14 mph from the northeast. 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 (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the northeast. 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the NE 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 (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the northeast. 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 WA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As one of WA's notable waterbodies, Baker Lake provides vital freshwater habitat and extensive recreational opportunities for public use. Whether you are navigating main channels by motorboat or fishing along quiet shoreline coves, the lake offers diverse seasonal experiences. On-site facilities and access points are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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 Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout. 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 Baker 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, 10:10 PM PDT