WashingtonReservoir, 2,434 acres, Pierce County
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539.14ft
Down 0.18 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 55°F. Tuesday: SW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 54°F, 72% chance of rain.
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539.14ft NGVD29
-0.18 ft in 7 days2.01 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 25, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Tapps was at 539.14 ft on October 25, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 541.15 ft, so the lake is 2.01 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Lake Tapps on Wikipedia
Set in Pierce County, Washington, Lake Tapps is a 2,434-acre reservoir. The water surface sits about 545 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 12101000 (Lake Tapps near Sumner, WA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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: NNE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 55°F. 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.
Lake Tapps was at 539.14 ft on October 25, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 541.15 ft, so the lake is 2.01 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Tapps covers about 2,434 acres (3.8 square miles) of surface water.
If Tapps is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.