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In Washington, Bennington Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include European Carp, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Chinook Salmon. It covers roughly 52 surface acres. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Bennington Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:39 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 9 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 63° | 58° | 56° | 54° | 52° | 50° | 48° | 46° | 45° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 29% | 29% | 29% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 59°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 58°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 58°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 57°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 56°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 59°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 62°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 66°F | 21 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 68°F | 23 mph SW (225°) | 30 mph | 3% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 69°F | 23 mph SW (225°) | 30 mph | 3% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 70°F | 22 mph SW (225°) | 30 mph | 3% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 71°F | 22 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 17% | 32% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 70°F | 21 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 17% | 51% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 68°F | 21 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 17% | 87% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 66°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 29% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 63°F | 17 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 29% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 58°F | 17 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 29% | 89% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 56°F | 17 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 7% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 54°F | 17 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 7% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 52°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 7% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 50°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 48°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 0% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 46°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 45°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 44°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 65% | Mostly 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 | 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 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 72° | 40° | 59° | 36° | 57° | 34° | 59° | 36° | 65° | 43° | 66° | 41° | 67° |
| Wind | S 6 to 9 mph | SW 9 to 23 mph | SW 12 to 17 mph | W 2 to 12 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | N 3 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | SW 3 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | SW 5 mph | S 2 to 9 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | S 6 mph | W 3 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 31 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 29% | 29% | 1% | 17% | 17% | 11% | 6% | 2% | 15% | 28% | 28% | 19% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 mph. 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 (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 mph. 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.
Providing dependable water recreation for WA residents and travelers, Bennington Lake accommodates fishing boats, runabouts, and non-motorized craft. The waterbody plays an essential role in local watershed conservation and outdoor leisure. Responsible boating and clean-drain-dry practices keep the waters pristine for all.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include European Carp, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon. 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 Bennington 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, 3:39 AM PDT