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
Deer Lake
Stevens County, Washington · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Deer Lake
In Stevens County, Washington, Deer Lake covers about 1,130 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.8 miles. Its surface is about 2,480 ft above sea level. Deer Park lies about 11 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Spokane, about 31 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,480 ft
- County
- Stevens County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 39°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
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 4:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deer Lake
- Deer Parkabout 11 mi southeast
- Chewelahabout 12 mi northwest
- Fairwoodabout 24 mi south
- Newportabout 25 mi east
- Spokanenearest city, about 31 mi south
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Questions about Deer Lake
What fish are in Deer Lake?
Lakes like Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Lake?
About 1,130 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deer Lake?
Deer Park is about 11 miles southeast; Chewelah is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Deer Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Deer Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
