Liberty Lake (Washington) Explained

Liberty Lake
Coords:47.6452°N -117.0781°W[1]
Lake Type:open lake
Inflow:Liberty Creek
Basin Countries:United States
Area:1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2)[2]
Depth:25feet[3]
Max-Depth:30feet
Residence Time:3 Years[4]
Shore:4.4miles
Elevation:2053feet
Islands:1
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Liberty Lake in Washington, USA.

Liberty Lake is a lake in Spokane County in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake is located about south of the eponymous city, and is a popular fishing spot. The lake is part of the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Besides the aquifer, the only outflow is a small unnamed stream that ends at a small ephemeral pond a little over 1 mile (1.9 km) to the North.

Native fish species

Liberty lake has a fishing season that lasts from March 1 to October 31. Early fishing in the month of March yields good results for the elusive brown trout. As the water warms, other fish such as the largemouth and smallmouth bass, and yellow perch become more prevalent. Other fish dwelling in the lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and walleye.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Feature Detail Report for: Liberty Lake (ID:1506148). March 17, 2018. United States Board of Geographic Names .
  2. Web site: Liberty Lake. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 10 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Liberty Lake (Fishing Map : US_WA_01506148). March 17, 2018. Bist LLC .
  4. Web site: Liberty Lake Washington. March 17, 2018. Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative .