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36-acre lake near Pend Oreille County. The lake tops out around 35 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
On the chart, Lake Leo draws 36 acres inside 1.1 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 42% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.5 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Pend Oreille County. The nearest mapped water is Lake Heritage, 1 mi to the southwest.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 7 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 34 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 7 to 35 ft | dawn | Break off the point (34 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 35 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Rainbow trout | 2,200 | — |
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 Lake Leo specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Washington fishing regulations →
Lake Leo is about 35 ft (11 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 Lake Leo.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 34 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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, Lake Leo was most recently stocked Mar 26 with 2,200 rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Lake Leo 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.
Lake Heritage 1 mi · Lake Thomas 2 mi · Gillette Lake 3 mi · Sherry Lake 3 mi · Big Meadow Lake 6 mi · Black Lake 8 mi · Starvation Lake 15 mi · Sullivan Lake 15 mi · Deep Lake 15 mi · Mill Pond 17 mi · Bayley Lake 18 mi · Rocky Lake 20 mi
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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.