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
Lake Shannon
Skagit County, Washington · about 1,760 acres (2.7 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Shannon
Lake Shannon spreads over about 1,760 acres in Skagit County, Washington.
It stretches about 6.4 miles end to end with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Darrington, is about 21 miles south. Bellingham, the nearest city, is about 36 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,760 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Skagit County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Shannon 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 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 7:12 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Shannon
- Darringtonabout 21 mi south
- Sedro-Woolleyabout 23 mi west
- Clear Lakeabout 23 mi west
- Big Lakeabout 25 mi southwest
- Bellinghamnearest city, about 36 mi west
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Questions about Lake Shannon
What fish are in Lake Shannon?
Lakes like Lake Shannon 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 Shannon?
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 Shannon?
About 1,760 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Shannon?
Darrington is about 21 miles south; Sedro-Woolley is about 23 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Shannon today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Shannon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
