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
Calispell Lake
Pend Oreille County, Washington · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Calispell Lake
Calispell Lake is a lake in Pend Oreille County, Washington, covering about 1,090 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. At about 2,030 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Newport lies about 14 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Spokane Valley, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,030 ft
- County
- Pend Oreille County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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
Expect the usual Washington mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Calispell Lake
- Newportabout 14 mi southeast
- Chewelahabout 17 mi west
- Priest Riverabout 20 mi east
- Deer Parkabout 22 mi south
- Spokane Valleynearest city, about 41 mi south
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Questions about Calispell Lake
What fish are in Calispell Lake?
Lakes like Calispell 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 Calispell 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 Calispell Lake?
About 1,090 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Calispell Lake?
Newport is about 14 miles southeast; Chewelah is about 17 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Calispell Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Calispell Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
