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Lake Crescent is a lake located in Washington. Fish documented in the area include Brook Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Its recorded surface area is approximately 5,127 acres. The deepest point reaches about 624 feet, and the surface sits near 580 feet above sea level. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. 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. Other waters in the region include Lake Crescent, Ozette Lake, and Lake Cushman. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Crescent so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 12:17 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 50° | 51° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
| Precip % | 10% | 24% | 34% | 59% | 82% | 78% | 44% | 18% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 13% | 16% | 19% | 16% | 10% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 AM PDT | 55°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 10% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 55°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 24% | 65% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 55°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 34% | 78% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 55°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 59% | 77% | Rain Likely |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 54°F | 17 mph WSW (248°) | 27 mph | 82% | 88% | Rain |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 53°F | 17 mph WSW (248°) | 27 mph | 78% | 86% | Rain |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 51°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 44% | 83% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 49°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 18% | 78% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 49°F | 15 mph WSW (248°) | 25 mph | 8% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 7% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 48°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 7% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 48°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 7% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 50°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 6% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 51°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 4% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 52°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 5% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 51°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 6% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 51°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 6% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 9% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 48°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 9% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 22 mph | 13% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 21 mph | 16% | 57% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 46°F | 9 mph WSW (248°) | 21 mph | 19% | 61% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 46°F | 9 mph WSW (248°) | 18 mph | 16% | 63% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 46°F | 8 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 10% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 46°F | 6 mph WSW (248°) | 12 mph | 10% | 33% | Partly 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) | 48° | 53° | 41° | 51° | 43° | 53° | 42° | 56° | 46° | 55° | 48° | 55° | 46° | 58° |
| Wind | WSW 13 to 17 mph | W 13 to 17 mph | SW 0 to 12 mph | ENE 0 to 7 mph | E 3 to 9 mph | ENE 2 to 9 mph | ESE 2 mph | SE 1 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | ESE 1 mph | ENE 1 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 82% | 44% | 19% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 21% | 43% | 56% | 27% | 10% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Crescent. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the southwest. 10% 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.
Good for boating (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 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.
Excellent for sailing (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 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%).
Good for kayaking (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 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.
Offering scenic natural surroundings in WA, Lake Crescent is a vibrant freshwater lake that attracts powerboaters, sailors, and bank fishermen alike. The lake's aquatic ecosystem supports rich gamefish populations and scenic wetland areas. Remember to clean and drain all watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Coho 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 Lake Crescent 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, 12:17 AM PDT