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Walden Pond is a reservoir in Massachusetts. It covers roughly 61 surface acres. Sitting at around 158 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 102 feet. Fish documented in the area include Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Common Carp, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Upper Mystic Lake, Lake Quannapowitt, and Lake Quinsigamond. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Walden Pond.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:18 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the west. 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) | 50° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 49° | 52° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 59° | 56° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 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, 3 AM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 49°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 52°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 64°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 65°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 65°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 49°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 48°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 46°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 44°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 43°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 5% | 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) | 47° | 67° | 38° | 65° | 44° | 66° | 53° | 67° | 52° | 66° | 50° | 63° | 44° | 61° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | W 5 to 12 mph | W 2 to 7 mph | NW 1 to 6 mph | NW 1 mph | SW 1 to 6 mph | E 5 mph | N 6 mph | N 3 mph | S 3 to 7 mph | W 8 mph | NW 9 mph | NW 3 to 8 mph | W 5 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 31 mph | 25 mph | 12 mph | 2 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 93% | 72% | 8% | 28% | 41% | 31% | 5% | 6% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 53.2°F at STONY BROOK AT VILES STREET, NEAR WESTON, MA (5.1 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:40 AM UTC
Good for fishing (82/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. Measured water temperature 55°F from a representative gauge 5.1 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the west. Working against it: Gusts to 31 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 (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 21 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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 10 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in MA, Walden Pond draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is required for anglers age 15+. 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 Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Common Carp, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. 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 Walden 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, 3:18 AM EDT