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 Washington
Washington County, Mississippi · 5,000 acres (7.8 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Washington
Lake Washington spreads over 5,000 acres in Washington County, Mississippi. It sits on the Mississippi River. Lake Washington is an oxbow lake that formed when the Mississippi River shifted its course.
It stretches about 6.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 17.7 miles. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 22 ft. Mayersville is about 7.9 miles south.
- Size
- 5,000 acres (7.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 22 ft
- Shoreline
- About 17.7 miles
- End to end
- About 6.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Mississippi River
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 in Lake Washington
Lake Washington holds largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass and bluegill and sunfish. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Washington
- Mayersvilleabout 7.9 mi south
- Eudoraabout 10 mi west
- Hollandaleabout 12 mi northeast
- Rolling Forkabout 12 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Washington
What fish are in Lake Washington?
Lake Washington holds largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Washington?
About 22 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Washington?
5,000 acres, with about 17.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Washington?
Mayersville is about 7.9 miles south; Eudora is about 10 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Washington today?
The surface was about 61°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.
