Palmer lake is in Okanogan County, WA and covers 2100 acres, is about 5 miles long and 80 ft. deep. It is surrounded by mountains, rolling hills, and orchards. Palmer Lake provides a myriad of outdoor opportunities throughout the year. Bring your boat - there is a large anchor with a buoy and boat tie-up available just off the beach. The boat launch is excellent and located a quick 3 minute drive from the lodge (see pictures below). Water sports:
Swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing - you name it! In summertime the water gets quite warm. In the wintertime many people get out on the lake for ice skating and ice fishing.
Fishing:
Palmer Lake has rainbow trout, kokanee salmon ,eastern brook trout, brown trout, Lahontan cutthroat trout, and black crappie. It is also well known by insiders for both large and smallmouth bass. There is also burbot, bluegill, northern pikeminnow, lake whitefish, and peamouth, yellow perch and walleye. Anglers are allowed to fish the lake year-round. For more details, you might check out WashingtonLakes.com. The Beach:
Palmer Lake Lodge is situated on 2.5 acres with 300+ feet of lake front. The local road to Loomis divides the property, with the lake on one side and the lodge on the other. The beach is made of small smooth and flat stones. It is shallow enough for small kids to wade/swim safely close to shore but deep enough to allow for a boat tie-up off shore.
Below are pictures of the beach at the Lodge at Palmer Lake: Here are some pictures of the boat launch located about 3 minutes away from the lodge:   |