Lake Padden Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:16 PM)
- Tide
- 6.673 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 9449424 — Cherry Point · 17.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Padden Boat Launch
| Location | Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | For Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.705747, -122.448975 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Padden Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to For Lake in Bellingham, Washington at coordinates 48.70575, -122.44898.
Lake Padden Boat Launch is a public boat launch on For Lake in Bellingham, Whatcom 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.
Related: boat ramp near Bellingham • public launch in Whatcom County • fishing access on For Lake • Washington boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Padden Boat Launch
Is Lake Padden Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Lake Padden Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Bellingham, Washington.
What water does Lake Padden Boat Launch access?
Lake Padden Boat Launch provides boat launch access to For Lake in Bellingham, Washington.
How do I get to Lake Padden Boat Launch?
Lake Padden Boat Launch is located at coordinates 48.705747, -122.448975 in Bellingham, 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 3.9 mi of Lake Padden Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.