Cooks Lake
Cusick, Washington · 3,074 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 30 mi NE: Silver, 2,593 acres, 30% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,074 ft (937 m)3,074 ft937 m
- Land
- Kaniksu National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Cooks Lake is a small, shallow 11.1 acre lake which lies northeast of Usk, WA. It offers rainbow trout fishing opportunities. During dry summer months the lake level can significantly recede. There is easy access for launching a small boat. Several campsites and a concrete vault toilet are located at the southeast end of the lake. From Newport, WA: Follow US-2 E for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Le Clerc Rd continue for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Bead Lake Rd continue for 7 miles. Turn left to stay on Bead Lake Rd continue for 2 miles. Turn right to stay on Bead lake Rd continue for 1.7 miles. Continue onto NF-5015 for 1.6 miles. Turn left into Cooks Lake.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Cooks Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueWidespread Frost then Sunny, 3% chance of rain50°34°
- WedWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny55°34°
- ThuSunny59°36°
- FriSunny62°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain58°35°
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