Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:58 PM
- Water level
- 4.27 ft
- Tide
- 3.465 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 · 22.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Samish
Updated 12 min agoSource: USGS station 12201500 — SAMISH RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON, WA · 8.7 mi from Lake Samish
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Samish
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Samish |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.666378, -122.376260 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Whatcom |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Samish is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Samish in Washington at coordinates 48.66638, -122.37626. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Lake Samish is a public boat launch on Lake Samish in 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, 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 Samish
Is Lake Samish free to use?
Yes, Lake Samish is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Lake Samish access?
Lake Samish provides boat launch access to Lake Samish in Washington.
How do I get to Lake Samish?
Lake Samish is located at coordinates 48.666378, -122.376260 in 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.