Echo Lake

Echo Lake is located about 4 miles southeast of Maltby between Hwy 522 and the Snohomish-King County line. The lake covers 21.5 acres and has an average depth of 17 feet. The watershed, or the land area that drains into the lake, covers 184.2 acres and about 65% of that land is developed.


Recreational Opportunities

  • Boat Launch
  • Boating (Non-motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Restrooms/Sanicans
There is a public boat launch located on the south side of the lake, as shown on the bathymetric maps below. Internal combustion motors are not allowed on Echo Lake - see Snohomish County Code Title 12 and the Parks and Recreation Boating Regulations for more information.

Fishing Information

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) maintains informational pages for each lake in Washington that include: fish stocking schedules, fishing prospect calendars, and boat launch information.


Connect with Your Lake Community

Echo Lake does not have a formal lake association. However, you may be able to connect with other lake area residents by looking for an Echo Lake community group on NextDoor or Facebook.

Lake Health and Additional Resources

As part of Snohomish County's Lake Management Program, County staff and volunteer lake monitors have been tracking the health of Echo Lake since 1992. 

Water Quality Database

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 Health Report Card
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 In Depth Health Report

In Depth Lake Health Report

​For more historical information on Echo Lake please refer to the 2003 State of the Lakes Report.
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​Maps​

View maps of Echo Lake and the surrounding area, including the location of public access sites.


Watershed

Watershed Map
Area that drains to the lake
Bathymetry

Bathymetry Map
Depth contours of the lake
Satellite

Aerial Bathymetry Map
Depth contours of the lake with satellite images
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