Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:02 PM
- Water level
- 18.75 ft
- Tide
- 4.117 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 · 6.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Steel Lake
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 12113310 — GREEN RIVER BELOW MEEKER ST AT KENT, WA · 3.9 mi from Steel Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Steel Lake
| Location | Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Steel Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.325832, -122.299781 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Steel Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Steel Lake in Federal Way, Washington at coordinates 47.32583, -122.29978. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Steel Lake is a public boat launch on Steel Lake in Federal Way, 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 Steel Lake
Is Steel Lake free to use?
Yes, Steel Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Federal Way, Washington.
What water does Steel Lake access?
Steel Lake provides boat launch access to Steel Lake in Federal Way, Washington.
How do I get to Steel Lake?
Steel Lake is located at coordinates 47.325832, -122.299781 in Federal Way, 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 Steel Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.