I'm looking to find a lake temperature gauge to leave permanently on a freshwater dock, but don't see many available.

I'd be fine with electrical or battery operated and I'd like to be able to get the temp on one unit at both 5' and 10' if possible. Separate units at each depth would be okay too.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

3 ...

Report Post

Posted by shadowlsu

Member since May 2011

320 posts

Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:16 pm to Conch Shell

I imagine any probe that is left in the water all the time will build up a layer of algae over it making it not as accurate. But this is based on 0 research. I hope I'm wrong. Good luck!

0 ...

Report Post

Posted by shawnlsu

Member since Nov 2011

23682 posts

Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:46 pm to Conch Shell

do you just want a read out or does it need to be WIFI?
If you just want a read out, get a battery operated meat thermometer with a long lead and drop it in, just mark your depths on the lead.

1 ...

Report Post

Posted by keakar

Member since Jan 2017

30072 posts

Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:50 pm to Conch Shell

pretty sure if you have a location you own the weather service will be glad to set up a weather station there and it would be accessible info online

another option is to just buy one of these LINK

1 ...

Report Post

Posted by Conch Shell

Somewhere in the sun

Member since Feb 2013

62 posts

Posted on 11/23/20 at 3:09 pm to shawnlsu

Thanks, I don't need wifi, just something to look at during the cooler months.

Also, I can take the lead up to stop the algae growth. I just want to make sure the display can last outdoors under a covered dock.

0 ...

Report Post

Posted by Conch Shell

Somewhere in the sun

Member since Feb 2013

62 posts

Posted on 11/23/20 at 3:11 pm to keakar

Good to know, I'll look into the weather services. Thx for the link as well.