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 Whatcom
Whatcom County, Washington · about 4,610 acres (7.2 sq mi)
53°F water, calm Tuesday morning.
About Lake Whatcom
Lake Whatcom is a natural lake in Whatcom County, Washington, covering about 4,610 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 310 ft above sea level. It reaches about 350 ft at its deepest. Geneva is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 4,610 acres (7.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 350 ft
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Whatcom County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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 Whatcom
Anglers come to Lake Whatcom for kokanee salmon, trout, smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
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 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Whatcom
- Genevaon the shore
- Sudden Valleyon the shore
- Bellinghamabout 3.1 mi west
- Marietta-Alderwoodabout 6.4 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Whatcom
What fish are in Lake Whatcom?
Lake Whatcom holds kokanee salmon, trout, smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Whatcom?
About 350 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Whatcom?
About 4,610 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Whatcom?
Geneva is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Whatcom today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Whatcom on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
