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Caldwell Lake

Ione, Washington — Pend Oreille County.

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17Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 141467038).

Location & fast facts

Where Caldwell Lake is in Washington

The red circle marks Caldwell Lake.

Fast facts

About Caldwell Lake

  • County: Pend Oreille
  • Nearest city: Ione (about 5.0 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 2018 mi from Pensacola and 2095 mi from Panama City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Washington: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Washington

Official WDFW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Brook trout
  • Camping. 24 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official stocking data (Washington WDFW)

Stocked by the state: Brook trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 16,444 fish in all, fry included)

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, WDFW Fish Plants data on data.wa.gov (releases into Caldwell Lake, Pend Oreille County, since 2015). See WDFW trout stocking reports. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Caldwell Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Caldwell Lake Water Access Site (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Caldwell Lake Water Access Site
    Cartop / walk-in · Ione

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 141467038), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: WDFW water access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Caldwell Lake

We found 24 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Caldwell Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Washington

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (48.6508, -117.3376). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Caldwell Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Caldwell Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Caldwell Lake Water Access SiteIoneWDFWCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating48.6505, -117.3345

    WDFW water access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Caldwell Lake

    How big is Caldwell Lake?

    Caldwell Lake covers about 17 acres in Ione, Washington (Pend Oreille County).

    What fish are in Caldwell Lake?

    WDFW fish stocking records lists Brook trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Caldwell Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Caldwell Lake?

    Yes. We list 24 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Caldwell Lake?

    Caldwell Lake touches Ione in Pend Oreille County, Washington.

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