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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Washington
Brevard County, Florida · about 2,620 acres (4.1 sq mi)
74°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a lake in Brevard County, Florida, covering about 2,620 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. At about 10 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. June Park is about 5 miles southeast. Melbourne, the nearest city, is about 8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,620 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Brevard County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are 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
4 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Washington
- June Parkabout 5 mi southeast
- Viera Westabout 5.1 mi north
- West Melbourneabout 6.2 mi southeast
- Viera Eastabout 6.5 mi north
- Melbournenearest city, about 8 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Washington
What fish are in Lake Washington?
Lakes like Lake Washington usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Washington?
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 Washington?
About 2,620 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Washington?
June Park is about 5 miles southeast; Viera West is about 5.1 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Washington today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Washington on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
