Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:59 PM)
- Tide
- 9.905 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 · 16.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 21
local timeFirst Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bay Lake
| Location | Lakebay, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bay Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.249290, -122.758578 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Bay Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Bay Lake in Lakebay, Washington at coordinates 47.24929, -122.75858. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Bay Lake is a public boat launch on Bay Lake in Lakebay, 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, 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 Bay Lake
Is Bay Lake free to use?
Yes, Bay Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Lakebay, Washington.
What water does Bay Lake access?
Bay Lake provides boat launch access to Bay Lake in Lakebay, Washington.
How do I get to Bay Lake?
Bay Lake is located at coordinates 47.249290, -122.758578 in Lakebay, 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
The area surrounding Bay Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.