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
Cle Elum Lake
Kittitas County, Washington · about 4,120 acres (6.4 sq mi)
38°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Cle Elum Lake
Cle Elum Lake spreads over about 4,120 acres in Kittitas County, Washington.
It stretches about 6.6 miles end to end with roughly 15.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,170 ft above sea level. Cle Elum lies about 7.1 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Sammamish, about 50 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,120 acres (6.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.8 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,170 ft
- County
- Kittitas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 38°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.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- 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 7:06 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cle Elum Lake
- Cle Elumabout 7.1 mi southeast
- Leavenworthabout 27 mi northeast
- Ellensburgabout 30 mi southeast
- Sammamishnearest city, about 50 mi northwest
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Questions about Cle Elum Lake
What fish are in Cle Elum Lake?
Lakes like Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum Lake?
About 4,120 acres, with about 15.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cle Elum Lake?
Cle Elum is about 7.1 miles southeast; Leavenworth is about 27 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Cle Elum Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cle Elum Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
