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Gorge Lake is a reservoir in Washington. The water surface spans about 240 acres, making it a modest body of water. Nearby alternatives include Diablo Lake, Ross Lake, and Baker Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Gorge Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 7:11 AM PDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (57/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (68/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 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.
| Metric | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p |
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° |
| Wind (kts) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 |
| Precip % | 39% | 17% | 30% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 24% | 20% | 12% | 12% | 14% | 19% | 12% | 8% | 6% | 8% | 11% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 12% | 9% | 34% | 33% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 46°F | 25 mph WSW (248°) | 35 mph | 39% | 65% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 44°F | 25 mph WSW (248°) | 35 mph | 17% | 60% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 44°F | 24 mph WSW (248°) | 35 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 44°F | 23 mph WSW (248°) | 32 mph | 20% | 56% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 44°F | 20 mph WSW (248°) | 28 mph | 20% | 63% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 46°F | 17 mph WSW (248°) | 24 mph | 30% | 64% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 44°F | 16 mph WSW (248°) | 23 mph | 24% | 68% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 43°F | 16 mph WSW (248°) | 23 mph | 20% | 52% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 42°F | 15 mph WSW (248°) | 22 mph | 12% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 40°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 12% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 39°F | 13 mph WSW (248°) | 17 mph | 14% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 39°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 19% | 67% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 39°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 16 mph | 12% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 38°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 8% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 38°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 6% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 38°F | 8 mph WSW (248°) | 13 mph | 8% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 38°F | 7 mph WSW (248°) | 10 mph | 11% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 38°F | 6 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 14% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 8 mph | 15% | 84% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 8 mph | 15% | 82% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 12% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 9% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 34% | 83% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 38°F | 8 mph NNE (23°) | 17 mph | 33% | 55% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 37°F | 8 mph NNE (23°) | 17 mph | 2% | 55% | 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) | 49° | 37° | 41° | 35° | 46° | 33° | 50° | 37° | 47° | 41° | 46° | 39° | 52° | 41° |
| Wind | WSW 15 to 25 mph | WSW 5 to 14 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | NE 15 to 26 mph | NNE 9 to 20 mph | NE 9 to 17 mph | N 3 to 12 mph | SSW 6 mph | SSW 2 to 8 mph | WSW 8 mph | WSW 7 mph | NNE 5 to 8 mph | NNE 3 to 8 mph | NE 3 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 21 mph | 23 mph | 36 mph | 27 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 99% | 19% | 34% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 19% | 51% | 50% | 18% | 6% | 5% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (09:00 local). Sky is cloudy (65% cloud cover). Working against it: Wind 25 mph from the west-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.
Poor for boating (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. Wind 25 mph from the west-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.
Fair for sailing (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (47/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. Wind 25 mph from the west-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.
As a core recreational asset in WA, Gorge Lake draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
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 Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Coho Salmon, Brook 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Gorge 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, 9:05 AM PDT