Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:08 PM
- Tide
- 10.63 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 8 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 11.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | North Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.240808, -122.169065 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to North Lake in Washington at coordinates 47.24081, -122.16906.
North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch is a public boat launch on North Lake in 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 North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch
Is North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch access?
North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch provides boat launch access to North Lake in Washington.
How do I get to North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch?
North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch is located at coordinates 47.240808, -122.169065 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 1.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.