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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Sprague Lake

Adams County, Washington · about 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today9 mphSE
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:30 pm

About Sprague Lake

In Adams County, Washington, Sprague Lake covers about 1,720 acres.

It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,880 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ritzville, is about 15 miles southwest. The closest city is Spokane, about 38 miles away.

Size
About 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.1 miles
End to end
About 4 miles
Elevation
About 1,880 ft
County
Adams County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Crappie

    Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Slow
    Catfish

    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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 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

32°F

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

Friday 63° / 44° 9 mph SE Partly Sunny · 17% rain
Saturday 54° / 43° 13 mph SW Sunny · 6% rain
Sunday 49° / 43° 8 mph SE Light Rain · 82% rain

Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 4:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Sprague Lake

  • Ritzvilleabout 15 mi southwest
  • Cheneyabout 25 mi northeast
  • Medical Lakeabout 25 mi northeast
  • Davenportabout 26 mi north
  • Spokanenearest city, about 38 mi northeast

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Questions about Sprague Lake

What fish are in Sprague Lake?

Lakes like Sprague 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 Sprague 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 Sprague Lake?

About 1,720 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Sprague Lake?

Ritzville is about 15 miles southwest; Cheney is about 25 miles northeast.

What is the water temperature at Sprague Lake today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Sprague Lake on your phone

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