Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:02 PM
- Water level
- 1.6 ft
- Tide
- 11.867 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 · 23.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Tanwax Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 12088000 — OHOP CREEK NEAR EATONVILLE, WA · 4.8 mi from Tanwax Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Tanwax Lake
| Location | Clear Lake, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tanwax Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.941824, -122.274895 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tanwax Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Tanwax Lake in Clear Lake, Washington at coordinates 46.94182, -122.27490. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Tanwax Lake is a public boat launch on Tanwax Lake in Clear Lake, 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, 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 Tanwax Lake
Is Tanwax Lake free to use?
Yes, Tanwax Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Clear Lake, Washington.
What water does Tanwax Lake access?
Tanwax Lake provides boat launch access to Tanwax Lake in Clear Lake, Washington.
How do I get to Tanwax Lake?
Tanwax Lake is located at coordinates 46.941824, -122.274895 in Clear Lake, 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 Tanwax Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.