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 Upper Cushman
Mason County, Washington · about 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
44°F water, calm Thursday morning.
About Lake Upper Cushman
Lake Upper Cushman is a lake in Mason County, Washington, covering about 3,200 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. Its surface is about 720 ft above sea level. Shelton is about 15 miles south. Olympia, the nearest city, is about 30 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 ft
- County
- Mason County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Upper Cushman in Washington usually hold 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 44°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.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- 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
- 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
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 7:15 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Upper Cushman
- Sheltonabout 15 mi south
- Belfairabout 18 mi east
- Allynabout 19 mi east
- Seabeckabout 22 mi northeast
- Olympianearest city, about 30 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Upper Cushman
What fish are in Lake Upper Cushman?
Lakes like Lake Upper Cushman 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 Lake Upper Cushman?
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 Upper Cushman?
About 3,200 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Upper Cushman?
Shelton is about 15 miles south; Belfair is about 18 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Upper Cushman today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Upper Cushman on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
