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
King County, Washington · 21,600 acres (33.8 sq mi)
54°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Washington
Lake Washington spreads over 21,600 acres in King County, Washington. Lake Washington is the second-largest natural lake in Washington state, after Lake Chelan.
From end to end it runs about 17.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 67 miles. The water sits about 20 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 214 ft, with an average depth near 108 ft. Yarrow Point is on the shore.
- Size
- 21,600 acres (33.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 214 ft (average 108 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 67 miles
- End to end
- About 17.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- King County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:15 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 in Lake Washington
The fish here: trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and crappie. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
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.
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 7:11 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Washington
- Yarrow Pointon the shore
- Kirklandon the shore
- Bellevueon the shore
- Columbia Cityon the shore
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Questions about Lake Washington
What fish are in Lake Washington?
Lake Washington holds trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Washington?
About 214 ft at the deepest point, about 108 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Washington?
21,600 acres, with about 67 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Washington?
Yarrow Point is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Washington today?
The surface was about 54°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.
