Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:09 PM)
- Water temp
- 65°F
- Water level
- 15 ft
- Tide
- 11.063 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 · 12.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on American Lake
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 12090500 — CLOVER CREEK NEAR TILLICUM, WA · 2.9 mi from American Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: WDFW Public Boat Launch
| Location | Fort Lewis, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | American Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.121960, -122.569064 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
WDFW Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to American Lake in Fort Lewis, Washington at coordinates 47.12196, -122.56906.
WDFW Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch on American Lake in Fort Lewis, 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 WDFW Public Boat Launch
Is WDFW Public Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, WDFW Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Lewis, Washington.
What water does WDFW Public Boat Launch access?
WDFW Public Boat Launch provides boat launch access to American Lake in Fort Lewis, Washington.
How do I get to WDFW Public Boat Launch?
WDFW Public Boat Launch is located at coordinates 47.121960, -122.569064 in Fort Lewis, 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 WDFW Public Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.