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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Soap Lake
Grant County, Washington · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
39°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Soap Lake
In Grant County, Washington, Soap Lake covers about 800 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 5.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,070 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Soap Lake is on the shore. Yakima, the nearest city, is about 72 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 ft
- County
- Grant County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
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
Steady over 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 7:00 am · sunset 4:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Soap Lake
- Soap Lakeon the shore
- Ephrataabout 5.7 mi southwest
- Moses Lake Northabout 16 mi southeast
- Cascade Valleyabout 19 mi southeast
- Yakimanearest city, about 72 mi southwest
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Questions about Soap Lake
What fish are in Soap Lake?
Lakes like Soap 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 Soap 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 Soap Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 5.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Soap Lake?
Soap Lake is on the shore; Ephrata is about 5.7 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Soap Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Soap Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
