Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM
- Water level
- 1.47 ft
- Tide
- 0.63 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 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 22.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Tanwax Lake
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 12088000 — OHOP CREEK NEAR EATONVILLE, WA · 4.8 mi from Tanwax Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Kapowsin, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tanwax Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.960626, -122.258169 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Tanwax Lake in Kapowsin, Washington at coordinates 46.96063, -122.25817. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Tanwax Lake in Kapowsin, 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 Boat Ramp
Is Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Kapowsin, Washington.
What water does Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp access?
Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Tanwax Lake in Kapowsin, Washington.
How do I get to Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp?
Tanwax Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 46.960626, -122.258169 in Kapowsin, 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 Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.