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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rimrock Lake
Yakima County, Washington · about 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm Monday morning.
About Rimrock Lake
Rimrock Lake spreads over about 2,030 acres in Yakima County, Washington.
It stretches about 5.8 miles end to end with roughly 16.7 miles of shoreline. At about 2,920 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tieton is about 18 miles east. The closest city is Yakima, about 30 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,920 ft
- County
- Yakima County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 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
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. With the surface at 32°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
3 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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rimrock Lake
- Tietonabout 18 mi east
- Gleedabout 24 mi east
- Ahtanumabout 25 mi east
- West Valleyabout 25 mi east
- Yakimanearest city, about 30 mi east
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Questions about Rimrock Lake
What fish are in Rimrock Lake?
Lakes like Rimrock 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 Rimrock Lake?
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 Rimrock Lake?
About 2,030 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rimrock Lake?
Tieton is about 18 miles east; Gleed is about 24 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Rimrock Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rimrock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
