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Lake Cushman is a reservoir located in Washington. Its recorded surface area is approximately 4,014 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, American Lake and Lake Crescent are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Cushman so you can plan a visit.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:40 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 (74/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →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 | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 54° | 58° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 57° | 52° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 41° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 15% | 42% | 38% | 28% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 6% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 6% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| 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 |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 41°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 6% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 41°F | 2 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 5% | 17% | 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, 10:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (77/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 7% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 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 (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 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 (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 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 49°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.
Lake Cushman provides vital open-water recreation for visitors across WA, offering public boat ramps and scenic shoreline amenities. Anglers target an assortment of freshwater species while pleasure boaters cruise its open basins. Facility operations and resource conservation 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 Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Chinook 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 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, 4:26 AM PDT