Deer Lake (Washington)
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| Deer Lake | |
|---|---|
  Deer Lake  Deer Lake | |
| Coordinates | 48°06′42″N 117°35′12″W / 48.1117592°N 117.5866332°W[1] |
| Lake type | open lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.46 mi (2.35 km) |
| Max. width | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) |
| Surface area | 1,146 acres (464 ha)[2] |
| Max. depth | 78 ft (24 m)[3] |
| Surface elevation | 2,482 feet (757 m)[2] |
Deer Lake is a lake in southeastern Stevens County in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake is part of the Colville River drainage basin in the southern Selkirk Mountains. It is approximately 12 miles southeast of Chewelah and 12 miles northwest of Deer Park. It is a popular destination for fishing, with a dozen species to catch,[2] as well as watersports.[4]
Deer Lake covers 1,146 acres[2] in a mountainous area of southeastern Stevens County. Highway 395 runs approximately two miles to the west, with access to the lake provided by Deer Lake Road.[5] There is public access to the lake in the southwest corner at the outlet, at Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife facility. Otherwise, the shoreline is lined with private property.[2]
Wildlife
Deer Lake in Stevens County is home to many different species of wildlife. Most abundant in Deer Lake’s waters are many different types of fish. Many species of fish in Deer Lake are stocked annually by local hatcheries. Some of the species of fish you may find in Deer Lake include the Yellow perch, Rainbow trout, Black crappie, Smallmouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and others.[6] Other species often found in Stevens County include many different birds and mammals. Some of the species found wandering the lands and sky include the Red-tailed hawk, Bald eagle, and White-tailed deer. [7]