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
Moses Lake
Grant County, Washington · 6,800 acres (10.6 sq mi)
37°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Moses Lake
In Grant County, Washington, Moses Lake covers 6,800 acres; it is a natural lake.
From end to end it runs about 11.6 miles with roughly 51 miles of shoreline. At about 1,040 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 38 ft at its deepest. Moses Lake is right by the lake. Richland, the nearest city, is about 53 miles south.
- Size
- 6,800 acres (10.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft
- Shoreline
- About 51 miles
- End to end
- About 11.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,040 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Grant County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 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 Moses Lake
Moses Lake holds crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. At 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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
Falling 1.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:58 am · sunset 4:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Moses Lake
- Moses Lakeon the shore
- Cascade Valleyon the shore
- Moses Lake Northabout 1.4 mi northeast
- Ephrataabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Richlandnearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about Moses Lake
What fish are in Moses Lake?
Moses Lake holds crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Moses Lake?
About 38 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Moses Lake?
6,800 acres, with about 51 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Moses Lake?
Moses Lake is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Moses Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Moses Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
