The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alder Lake
Pierce County, Washington · about 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
45°F water, calm Tuesday morning.
About Alder Lake
Alder Lake spreads over about 2,480 acres in Pierce County, Washington.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,190 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eatonville, is about 4.7 miles north. The closest city is South Hill, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,190 ft
- County
- Pierce County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Washington, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alder Lake
- Eatonvilleabout 4.7 mi north
- Mortonabout 14 mi south
- Yelmabout 17 mi northwest
- Grahamabout 17 mi north
- South Hillnearest city, about 23 mi north
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Questions about Alder Lake
What fish are in Alder Lake?
Lakes like Alder Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alder Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Alder Lake?
About 2,480 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alder Lake?
Eatonville is about 4.7 miles north; Morton is about 14 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Alder Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alder Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
