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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Quinault
Grays Harbor County, Washington · about 3,490 acres (5.5 sq mi)
46°F water, level 190 ft, calm Thursday morning.
About Lake Quinault
In Grays Harbor County, Washington, Lake Quinault covers about 3,490 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end with roughly 11.4 miles of shoreline. At about 180 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Hoquiam is about 33 miles south. Olympia, the nearest city, is about 53 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,490 acres (5.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- County
- Grays Harbor County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Slow
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 Quinault 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 46°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
- 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
- 7
6 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 7:17 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Quinault
- Hoquiamabout 33 mi south
- Aberdeenabout 33 mi south
- Olympianearest city, about 53 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Quinault
What fish are in Lake Quinault?
Lakes like Lake Quinault 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 Quinault?
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 Quinault?
About 3,490 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Quinault?
Hoquiam is about 33 miles south; Aberdeen is about 33 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Quinault today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Quinault on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
