Curlew Lake
Ferry County, Washington860 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Washington Ecology for this lake.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 120 ft max depth
- Public access
Curlew Lake in Ferry County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 120 ft. Surface area: 860 acres.
Curlew Lake is a 860-acre lake in Ferry County, Washington with a maximum depth of 120 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, WA Ecology. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Curlew Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water120 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Curlew Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Curlew Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Washington State Department of Ecology and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Curlew Lake
These are the measurements Washington Ecology publishes for Curlew Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
120 ft
Surface area
860 acres
Shoreline
14 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Washington Ecology
Recreation & Access
- Curlew Lake State ParkPublic
- Black Beach ResortSemi-private
- Pine Point ResortSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Curlew Lake
- Curlew Lake State Park Campground1.4 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Curlew Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2018 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WA17020002000819_001_001 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Curlew Lake
Where is Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake is a lake in Ferry County, Washington. Its water-quality measurements are published by Washington Ecology and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake in Ferry County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 120 ft. Surface area: 860 acres.
Is Curlew Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Curlew Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake has a maximum depth of 120 feet. The lake covers 860 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Curlew Lake State Park, Black Beach Resort, Pine Point Resort. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Washington's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Curlew Lake?
- Curlew Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Curlew Lake State Park Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Curlew Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles