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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Spokane
Stevens County, Washington · about 4,650 acres (7.3 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Spokane
Lake Spokane spreads over about 4,650 acres in Stevens County, Washington. Long Lake Dam holds it back on the Spokane River.
From end to end it runs about 14.2 miles with roughly 48 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,540 ft above sea level. Fairwood lies about 5.6 miles to the east. The closest city is Spokane, about 10 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,650 acres (7.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 14.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Long Lake Dam, Spokane River
- County
- Stevens County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Spokane
The fish here: trout. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Spokane
- Fairwoodabout 5.6 mi east
- Country Homesabout 6.6 mi southeast
- Town and Countryabout 6.8 mi southeast
- Meadabout 8.4 mi east
- Spokanenearest city, about 10 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Spokane
What fish are in Lake Spokane?
Lake Spokane holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Spokane?
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 Spokane?
About 4,650 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Spokane?
Fairwood is about 5.6 miles east; Country Homes is about 6.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Spokane today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Spokane on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
