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Bumping Lake is a reservoir in Washington. It covers roughly 1,310 surface acres (about 2 square miles). Fish documented in the area include Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Bull Trout. Nearby alternatives include Bumping Lake, Swofford Pond, and Cle Elum Lake. Below you will find 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 Bumping Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:14 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (86/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. 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) | 47° | 47° | 47° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 43° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 37° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | SW | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Precip % | 12% | 12% | 46% | 46% | 46% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 6% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 47°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 12% | 68% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 12% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 46% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 48°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 46% | 75% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 49°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 46% | 70% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 50°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 19% | 71% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 19% | 43% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 19% | 39% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 51°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 4% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 4% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 50°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 4% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 49°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 7% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 47°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 7% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 45°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 7% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 43°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 8% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 41°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 8% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 40°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 8% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 39°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 12% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 37°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 12% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 37°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 12% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 37°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 10% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 37°F | 7 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 10% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 37°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 10% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 37°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 6% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 35°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 6% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
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 | Today October 9, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 35° | 47° | 36° | 48° | 33° | 57° | 37° | 55° | 41° | 54° | 40° | 59° | 41° |
| Wind | SW 13 mph | SW 5 to 12 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | NE 3 mph | NE 3 to 8 mph | NW 5 mph | NW 3 mph | W 3 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | W 7 mph | W 7 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | SE 3 mph | SE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 23 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | — |
| Precip % | 46% | 12% | 32% | 49% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 17% | 38% | 33% | 10% | 1% | 2% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Bumping Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dawn hours (06:00 local). Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 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.
Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 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.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the SW 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%).
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 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.
Situated in WA, Bumping Lake is a scenic freshwater reservoir, spanning approximately 2 square miles, popular with outdoor enthusiasts for year-round recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers utilize public access points across its shoreline to explore its waters. Always practice clean boating protocols and monitor local weather forecasts prior to departure.
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 Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon, 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 Bumping 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, 6:14 AM PDT