The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chester Morse Lake
King County, Washington · about 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
44°F water, level 1552 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Chester Morse Lake
In King County, Washington, Chester Morse Lake covers about 1,680 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.2 miles with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. At about 1,560 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Wilderness Rim is about 2.4 miles northwest. Sammamish, the nearest city, is about 22 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,560 ft
- County
- King County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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. At 44°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:08 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chester Morse Lake
- Wilderness Rimabout 2.4 mi northwest
- Riverbendabout 3.7 mi north
- Tannerabout 4.3 mi north
- North Bendabout 5.9 mi northwest
- Sammamishnearest city, about 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Chester Morse Lake
What fish are in Chester Morse Lake?
Lakes like Chester Morse 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 Chester Morse 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 Chester Morse Lake?
About 1,680 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chester Morse Lake?
Wilderness Rim is about 2.4 miles northwest; Riverbend is about 3.7 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Chester Morse Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chester Morse Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
