Gorge Lake
Man-made reservoir in Washington (state)
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Gorge Lake is a reservoir in the North Cascades of northwestern Washington state, United States. Created by Gorge Dam, the lake is located between Diablo Lake and Newhalem on the Skagit River, at an elevation of 876 feet (267 m) above sea level.[1]
- Skagit River
- Gorge Creek
| Gorge Lake | |
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View of Gorge Lake from Gorge Overlook Trail | |
  Gorge Lake | |
| Location | Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°42′0″N 121°11′24″W |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows |
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| Primary outflows | Skagit River |
| Max. length | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
| Surface area | 220.40 acres (89.19 ha) |
| Water volume | 5,000 acre-feet (6.2 hm3) |
| Surface elevation | 876 feet (267 m) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Gorge Lake | |
Gorge Lake is part of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area, which itself is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex.
History
Recreation
According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Gorge Lake is open all year for fishing, and anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout and bull trout. Two pole fishing is not allowed.[2]
Kayaking, canoeing, and motor boating are popular activities on Gorge Lake, and there are ramps and launches available. The National Park Service warns parkgoers that the water temperature within the park complex rarely reach above 50 °F (10 °C), and that falling in may be fatal within minutes.[6]
See also
