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
Vancouver Lake
Clark County, Washington · about 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Vancouver Lake
Vancouver Lake is a lake in Clark County, Washington, covering about 2,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 10.2 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lake Shore sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Clark County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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 7:08 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Vancouver Lake
- Lake Shoreon the shore
- Felidaon the shore
- Hazel Dellabout 1.5 mi east
- Vancouverabout 2.9 mi southeast
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Vancouver Lake
What fish are in Vancouver Lake?
Lakes like Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver Lake?
About 2,220 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Vancouver Lake?
Lake Shore is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Vancouver Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Vancouver Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
