Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:39 PM)
- Water level
- 14.06 ft
- Tide
- 7.605 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 12.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on American Lake
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 12090500 — CLOVER CREEK NEAR TILLICUM, WA · 2.9 mi from American Lake
Launch Light & Moon — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (14% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: American Lake
| Location | Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | American Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.121720, -122.566805 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
American Lake is a public boat launch providing access to American Lake in Lakewood, Washington at coordinates 47.12172, -122.56681. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
American Lake is a public boat launch on American Lake in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Lake
Is American Lake free to use?
Yes, American Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Lakewood, Washington.
What water does American Lake access?
American Lake provides boat launch access to American Lake in Lakewood, Washington.
How do I get to American Lake?
American Lake is located at coordinates 47.121720, -122.566805 in Lakewood, Washington. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.7 mi of American Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.