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
South Fork Tolt Reservoir
King County, Washington · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Level rising, calm this morning.
About South Fork Tolt Reservoir
In King County, Washington, South Fork Tolt Reservoir covers about 980 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.9 miles. Its surface is about 1,740 ft above sea level. Gold Bar is about 11 miles north. Sammamish, the nearest city, is about 19 miles west.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,740 ft
- County
- King County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Rising 1.0 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Fork Tolt Reservoir
- Gold Barabout 11 mi north
- Lake Marcel-Stillwaterabout 11 mi west
- Carnationabout 11 mi west
- Sultanabout 13 mi northwest
- Sammamishnearest city, about 19 mi west
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Questions about South Fork Tolt Reservoir
What fish are in South Fork Tolt Reservoir?
Lakes like South Fork Tolt Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is South Fork Tolt Reservoir?
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 South Fork Tolt Reservoir?
About 980 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Fork Tolt Reservoir?
Gold Bar is about 11 miles north; Lake Marcel-Stillwater is about 11 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in South Fork Tolt Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
South Fork Tolt Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
