The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rock Lake
Whitman County, Washington · 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Rock Lake
Rock Lake is a natural lake in Whitman County, Washington, covering 2,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16 miles. The water sits about 1,730 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 375 ft. The nearest town, Cheney, is about 18 miles north. The closest city is Spokane, about 32 miles away.
- Size
- 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 375 ft
- Shoreline
- About 16 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,730 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Whitman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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 Rock Lake
Rock Lake holds crappie, trout and bluegill and sunfish. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:52 am · sunset 4:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rock Lake
- Cheneyabout 18 mi north
- Colfaxabout 24 mi southeast
- Medical Lakeabout 24 mi north
- Fairchild Air Force Baseabout 27 mi north
- Spokanenearest city, about 32 mi north
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Questions about Rock Lake
What fish are in Rock Lake?
Rock Lake holds crappie, trout and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Rock Lake?
About 375 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Rock Lake?
2,190 acres, with about 16 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rock Lake?
Cheney is about 18 miles north; Colfax is about 24 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Rock Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
