Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:52 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 7.06 ft
- Tide
- 8.688 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 · 21.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Kapowsin
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 12093500 — PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ORTING, WA · 3.7 mi from Lake Kapowsin
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Kapowsin
| Location | Kapowsin, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Kapowsin |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.986029, -122.215383 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Kapowsin is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Kapowsin in Kapowsin, Washington at coordinates 46.98603, -122.21538. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Lake Kapowsin is a public boat launch on Lake Kapowsin in Kapowsin, 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 Lake Kapowsin
Is Lake Kapowsin free to use?
Yes, Lake Kapowsin is a public boat launch with free access in Kapowsin, Washington.
What water does Lake Kapowsin access?
Lake Kapowsin provides boat launch access to Lake Kapowsin in Kapowsin, Washington.
How do I get to Lake Kapowsin?
Lake Kapowsin is located at coordinates 46.986029, -122.215383 in Kapowsin, 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 Lake Kapowsin includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.