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93-acre lake near Pend Oreille County. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Big Meadow Lake draws 93 acres inside 1.6 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 95% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 0.7 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Pend Oreille County. The nearest mapped water is Lake Leo, 6 mi to the southeast.
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 5 to 20 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 23 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 23 ft. Old creek channel is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for summer rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (2 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Old creek channel (14 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Old creek channel (14 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 23 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 8 structure features on Big Meadow Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 23 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Rainbow trout | 8,000 | — |
| Mar 26 | Rainbow trout | 700 | — |
Source: WDFW fish-stocking reports, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Washington waters are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Big Meadow Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Washington fishing regulations →
Big Meadow Lake is about 23 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Big Meadow Lake.
Old creek channel is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per WDFW fish-stocking reports records, Big Meadow Lake was most recently stocked May 19 with 8,000 rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Big Meadow Lake is regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official Washington regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Pend Oreille County fishing maps (11 charts). Browse all Washington fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.