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
Lake Cavanaugh
Skagit County, Washington · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm Tuesday morning.
About Lake Cavanaugh
Lake Cavanaugh is a lake in Skagit County, Washington, covering about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,010 ft above sea level. Bryant lies about 8.1 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Marysville, about 20 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,010 ft
- County
- Skagit County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Lake Cavanaugh in Washington usually hold 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 47°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.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
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 7:12 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cavanaugh
- Bryantabout 8.1 mi southwest
- Arlington Heightsabout 8.2 mi south
- Arlingtonabout 9.5 mi southwest
- Big Lakeabout 11 mi northwest
- Marysvillenearest city, about 20 mi south
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Questions about Lake Cavanaugh
What fish are in Lake Cavanaugh?
Lakes like Lake Cavanaugh usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Cavanaugh?
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 Lake Cavanaugh?
About 760 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cavanaugh?
Bryant is about 8.1 miles southwest; Arlington Heights is about 8.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Cavanaugh today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Cavanaugh on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
