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Lake Cushman is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Washington. At around 4,010 acres (about 6 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include American Lake and Lake Crescent. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Cushman.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:39 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 82/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 54° | 58° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 57° | 52° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Precip % | 1% | 7% | 8% | 15% | 42% | 38% | 28% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 7 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 7% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 51°F | 6 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 8% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 52°F | 7 mph WSW (248°) | 12 mph | 15% | 76% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 52°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 15 mph | 42% | 73% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 52°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 17 mph | 38% | 81% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 51°F | 13 mph WSW (248°) | 18 mph | 28% | 77% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 52°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 3% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 52°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 54°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 58°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 60°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 60°F | 13 mph WNW (293°) | 16 mph | 4% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 61°F | 12 mph WNW (293°) | 16 mph | 5% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph WNW (293°) | 15 mph | 3% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 60°F | 9 mph WNW (293°) | 14 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 57°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 4% | 23% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 52°F | 7 mph WNW (293°) | 10 mph | 5% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 49°F | 7 mph WNW (293°) | 10 mph | 7% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 47°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 8% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 46°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 8% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 44°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 6% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 43°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 5% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 3% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 43°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
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) | 50° | 63° | 39° | 58° | 39° | 62° | 38° | 64° | 43° | 58° | 46° | 59° | 44° | 63° |
| Wind | WSW 3 to 10 mph | W 8 to 14 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | NE 2 to 7 mph | N 5 to 9 mph | ENE 1 to 7 mph | NNE 2 to 6 mph | SSE 3 mph | WNW 3 mph | SW 5 mph | WSW 6 mph | SW 2 to 6 mph | WNW 5 mph | NE 3 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 18 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 42% | 38% | 8% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 30% | 45% | 28% | 9% | 3% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Cushman. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
NF SKOKOMISH R BL STAIRCASE RPDS NR HOODSPORT, WA · Oct 9, 7:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (78/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (80%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 7 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.
Good for sailing (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 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: Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 7 mph. Water temperature is 48°F (combined air+water: 100°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 48°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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, Lake Cushman 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, 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.
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 Cushman 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, 1:39 AM PDT