WashingtonReservoir, 4,800 acres, Whatcom County
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711.22ft
Down 3.39 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 51°F, 67% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 48°F, 100% chance of rain.
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711.22ft NAVD88
-3.39 ft in 7 days2.04 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 25, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Baker Lake was at 711.22 ft on October 25, falling 3.39 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 713.26 ft, so the lake is 2.04 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Baker Lake on Wikipedia
Baker Lake is a 4,800-acre reservoir in Whatcom County, Washington. The surface sits about 702 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 705 ft down.
We read the level from USGS gauge 12191600, listed as Baker Lake at Upper Baker Dam near Concrete, WA. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 51°F, 67% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Baker Lake was at 711.22 ft on October 25, falling 3.39 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 713.26 ft, so the lake is 2.04 ft below its usual mark.
Baker Lake covers about 4,800 acres (7.5 square miles) of surface water.
The deepest point of Baker Lake is roughly 705 ft.
If Baker is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.