Waughop Lake

Waughop Lake

Lakewood, WA
0.05mi²
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Lake Information

Waughop Lake is a lake less than 1.6 km (1.0 mi) east of Steilacoom in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The lake lies within Fort Steilacoom Park, in the city of Lakewood, Washington. Waughop Lake has a surface area of approximately 33 acres (130,000 m2) and a mean depth of 7 feet (2.1 m). The lake is fed by groundwater and has no surface drainage channels. The lake is named after Dr. John Wesley Waughop, former superintendent of the Washington State Hospital for the Insane. The hospital, now known as Western State Hospital, lies across from the park on Steilacoom Boulevard SW. The lake is circled by a 9/10 mile paved loop trail.

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Current Conditions

93°F
Feels like 95°F
Clear
Today's High
85°F
Today's Low
55°F

Water Temperature

80°F
Updated: (Jul 16)
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Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for Waughop Lake is 80° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.

Current Snapshot

Wind9 mph W (Gust 9 mph)
Pressure
29.76 inHg
Visibility33 mi
Humidity30%
Cloud Cover5%

Forecast: Thursday, Jul 17

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
57°
10 AM
65°
1 PM
78°
4 PM
84°

Temperature

High
85°F
Low
55°F

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

4 mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
14 mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed6 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:32 PM
Sunset4:00 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index9 (Very High)

Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at Waughop Lake

Today's weather at Waughop Lake features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 55°F to 85°F. Wind conditions will average 4 mph with gusts reaching up to 14 mph, creating excellent fishing conditions with calm waters. The UV index will reach 9 (Very High), and there's a 0% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 80°F (updated Jul 16), indicating that warm-water species like bass and panfish will be highly active. These conditions will significantly impact fish behavior and angling success throughout the day.

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July 3rd 2025

Weather Forecast

Thursday

85°F
55°F

Friday

76°F
57°F

Saturday

73°F
55°F

Sunday

75°F
54°F

Monday

76°F
55°F

Tuesday

82°F
56°F

Wednesday

83°F
57°F

Thursday

80°F
58°F

Friday

79°F
56°F
Thursday - 7/17/2025
85°F
55°F
12am
67°F
80°F
29.79 hPa
4 mph
W
G: 4 mph
2am
61°F
80°F
29.82 hPa
4 mph
W
G: 4 mph
4am
57°F
80°F
29.86 hPa
3 mph
SW
G: 3 mph
6am
55°F
80°F
29.88 hPa
3 mph
SSW
G: 3 mph
8am
58°F
80°F
29.90 hPa
4 mph
SW
G: 7 mph
10am
65°F
80°F
29.94 hPa
4 mph
WSW
G: 6 mph
12pm
74°F
80°F
29.91 hPa
4 mph
W
G: 6 mph
2pm
81°F
80°F
29.88 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 6 mph
4pm
84°F
80°F
29.86 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 8 mph
6pm
85°F
80°F
29.83 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 9 mph
8pm
80°F
80°F
29.84 hPa
6 mph
WNW
G: 14 mph
10pm
71°F
80°F
29.88 hPa
5 mph
W
G: 11 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Waughop Lake

Current Temp

80°F

Measured on Jul 15

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

34°F

On Feb 2

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

55°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (75°F).
  • Coolest avg: February (34°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+15°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: July → August (-10°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

275°

Pressure

1009 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

15 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFri0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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