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Lake Chelan is a reservoir in Washington. Its recorded surface area is approximately 32,500 acres. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), and Rainbow Trout. The deepest point reaches about 1,486 feet, and the surface sits near 1,100 feet above sea level. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Chelan, Lake Entiat, and Lake Wenatchee. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Chelan so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 4:02 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (83/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 5 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) | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 49° | 52° | 54° | 55° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Direction | N | N | NE | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 |
| Precip % | 16% | 49% | 49% | 49% | 49% | 49% | 49% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 4 PM PDT | 56°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 16% | 44% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 PM PDT | 55°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 PM PDT | 54°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 7 PM PDT | 54°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 8 PM PDT | 53°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 PM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 PM PDT | 53°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 49% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 PM PDT | 51°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 AM PDT | 52°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM PDT | 52°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 AM PDT | 53°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 3 AM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 4 AM PDT | 51°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 56% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 AM PDT | 50°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 3% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 49°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 3% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 3% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 49°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 3% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 50°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 50°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 3% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 51°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 49°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 52°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 54°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 55°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 57°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 1% | 9% | 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 10, 2026 | This Afternoon October 10, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 57° | 57° | 47° | 57° | 39° | 61° | 43° | 61° | 47° | 65° | 49° | 66° | 49° | 66° |
| Wind | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 3 mph | NE 3 to 7 mph | NE 2 to 12 mph | N 2 mph | S 1 mph | E 1 mph | S 1 mph | E 1 mph | SW 1 mph | NW 1 mph | NE 1 mph | NE 1 mph | E 1 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 18 mph | 23 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 42% | 42% | 56% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Sky is mostly cloudy (44% cloud cover). 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 (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 16% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Lake Chelan is an established freshwater reservoir in WA that delivers excellent freshwater boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The waterbody's bathymetry and shoreline vegetation provide productive habitat for gamefish year-round. Public recreation areas and boat launch facilities 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 Smallmouth Bass, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow 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 Lake Chelan 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, 4:02 PM PDT