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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bumping Lake
Yakima County, Washington · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm Monday morning.
About Bumping Lake
In Yakima County, Washington, Bumping Lake covers about 1,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,430 ft above sea level. Tieton is about 28 miles east. The closest city is Yakima, about 42 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,430 ft
- County
- Yakima County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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, 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 32°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.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- 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
5 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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bumping Lake
- Tietonabout 28 mi east
- Cle Elumabout 28 mi northeast
- Yakimanearest city, about 42 mi southeast
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Questions about Bumping Lake
What fish are in Bumping Lake?
Lakes like Bumping Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bumping 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 Bumping Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bumping Lake?
Tieton is about 28 miles east; Cle Elum is about 28 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Bumping Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bumping Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
