Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:55 PM)
- Water level
- 3.97 ft
- Tide
- 7.935 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 9447130 — Seattle · 16.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Shady Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 12120600 — ISSAQUAH CREEK NEAR HOBART, WA · 4.7 mi from Shady Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (63% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shady Lake
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shady Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.428043, -122.106633 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shady Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Shady Lake in Washington at coordinates 47.42804, -122.10663. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Shady Lake is a public boat launch on Shady Lake in King 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 Shady Lake
Is Shady Lake free to use?
Yes, Shady Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Shady Lake access?
Shady Lake provides boat launch access to Shady Lake in Washington.
How do I get to Shady Lake?
Shady Lake is located at coordinates 47.428043, -122.106633 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.8 mi of Shady Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.