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Lums Pond is a lake located in Delaware. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 10 feet at an elevation of about 25 feet. At around 189 acres, it is a modest waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and Channel Catfish. If you are planning a trip, Lake Atsion, Blue Marsh Lake, and Marsh Creek Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. Forecasts for Lums Pond come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:26 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (92/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 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.
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 51° | 50° | 51° | 56° | 62° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 68° | 64° | 61° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 0% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 57% | Mostly 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° | 73° | 51° | 72° | 59° | 68° | 63° | 72° | 59° | 75° | 57° | 69° | 52° | 66° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | NW 5 to 15 mph | NW 5 mph | NE 5 mph | E 5 mph | E 10 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 5 mph | E 5 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 21 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 56% | 95% | 95% | 62% | 4% | 9% | 14% | 9% | 5% | 6% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 58.6°F at CHRISTINA RIVER AT COOCHS BRIDGE, DE (5.8 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:15 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 0% 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.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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 (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 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%).
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 mph. 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 DE Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lums Pond is a versatile freshwater lake in DE, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
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 Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Channel Catfish. 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 Lums Pond 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, 5:26 AM EDT