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
Loon Lake
Stevens County, Washington · 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Loon Lake
Loon Lake is a natural lake in Stevens County, Washington, covering 1,100 acres.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end with roughly 6.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,390 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 100 ft. The nearest town, Deer Park, is about 7.8 miles southeast. Spokane, the nearest city, is about 27 miles south.
- Size
- 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 100 ft
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,390 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Stevens County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Washington, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish 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 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works 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
- 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 4:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Loon Lake
- Deer Parkabout 7.8 mi southeast
- Chewelahabout 16 mi north
- Fairwoodabout 20 mi southeast
- Meadabout 21 mi southeast
- Spokanenearest city, about 27 mi south
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Questions about Loon Lake
What fish are in Loon Lake?
Lakes like Loon Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Loon Lake?
About 100 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Loon Lake?
1,100 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Loon Lake?
Deer Park is about 7.8 miles southeast; Chewelah is about 16 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Loon Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Loon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
