About Seattle Lakes
Our mission is to provide accurate, real-time temperature data for Seattle's most popular lakes
Our Story
Seattle Lakes was founded in 2020 by a group of local water enthusiasts who wanted better access to lake temperature data. What started as a simple spreadsheet of readings has grown into a comprehensive app used by thousands of Seattle residents.
Our team collects data from multiple sources, including official monitoring stations, our own temperature sensors, and community reports. We verify and aggregate this data to provide the most accurate temperature readings possible.
Today, Seattle Lakes is the go-to resource for anyone wanting to know if the water is warm enough for a swim, cool enough for fishing, or just right for paddleboarding.
To provide accurate, real-time temperature data for Seattle's lakes, making water activities more enjoyable and safer for everyone.
To be the most trusted source of lake information in the Pacific Northwest, expanding to cover more lakes and more data points.
Accuracy, accessibility, community engagement, and environmental stewardship guide everything we do.