Liberty Lake is a lake in Spokane County in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake is located about 800 feet (240 m) south of the eponymous city, and is a popular fishing spot. The lake is part of the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.[4] 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.

Liberty Lake
Aerial view of Liberty Lake
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Coordinates	47°38′43″N 117°04′41″W[1]
Lake type	open lake
Primary inflows	Liberty Creek
Primary outflows	Unnamed Creek Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2)[2]
Average depth	25 ft (7.6 m)[3]
Max. depth	30 ft (9.1 m)[3]
Residence time	3 Years[4]
Shore length1	4.4 miles (7.1 km)[4]
Surface elevation	2,053 feet (626 m)[2]
Islands	1
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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.[2]

See also

• Lake Saltese
• Shelley Lake
• Lake Coeur d'Alene

References