The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Omak Lake
Okanogan County, Washington · 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About Omak Lake
Omak Lake is a salt lake in Okanogan County, Washington, covering 3,240 acres. Omak Lake is a natural saline lake with no outlet, managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
It stretches about 5.5 miles end to end with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 960 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 325 ft. The nearest town, Okanogan, is about 7.2 miles northwest.
- Size
- 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 325 ft
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 960 ft
- Type
- Salt lake
- County
- Okanogan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Washington mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:02 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Omak Lake
- Okanoganabout 7.2 mi northwest
- Omakabout 7.5 mi northwest
- Brewsterabout 21 mi southwest
- Bridgeportabout 21 mi southwest
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Questions about Omak Lake
What fish are in Omak Lake?
Lakes like Omak 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 Omak Lake?
About 325 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Omak Lake?
3,240 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Omak Lake?
Okanogan is about 7.2 miles northwest; Omak is about 7.5 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Omak Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Omak Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
