Cassie

Cassie is the affectionate nickname given to a lake monster said to inhabit Lake Crescent near Waterville, Washington. Descriptions generally mirror classic lake cryptids: a long, serpentine body with humps that break the water’s surface, sometimes capped by a horse-like head. Stories date back to early settler accounts and Native legends that warned of spirits dwelling in the deep. Sightings often occur on still mornings when fog clings low, lending a ghostly atmosphere that makes ordinary ripples seem suspect. Skeptics attribute Cassie sightings to large fish, floating logs, or playful exaggeration passed down through generations. Nonetheless, Cassie has become a charming local icon, embraced in small-town festivals and lake lore. It serves as a gentle mystery that links community identity to the enduring allure of what might swim beneath placid waters.