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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Spirit Lake
Skamania County, Washington · 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
45°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SSE).
About Spirit Lake
In Skamania County, Washington, Spirit Lake covers 2,200 acres; it is a natural lake. Spirit Lake near Mount St. Helens was dramatically reshaped by the 1980 eruption, which buried it in volcanic debris and nearly doubled its surface area while reducing its depth.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.8 miles. The water sits about 3,440 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 110 ft. Morton is about 19 miles north. The closest city is Vancouver, about 50 miles away.
- Size
- 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 110 ft
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,440 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Skamania County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Lakes like Spirit Lake in Washington usually hold 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 45°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.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:07 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spirit Lake
- Mortonabout 19 mi north
- Amboyabout 28 mi southwest
- Yacoltabout 30 mi southwest
- Vancouvernearest city, about 50 mi southwest
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Questions about Spirit Lake
What fish are in Spirit Lake?
Lakes like Spirit 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 Spirit Lake?
About 110 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Spirit Lake?
2,200 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spirit Lake?
Morton is about 19 miles north; Amboy is about 28 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Spirit Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spirit Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
