Resources and Information
By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea
BOAT LAUNCHES
Lake Whatcom
Bloedal-Donovan Park (city park) - Launch for all types of boats including power boats. Fee in summer on weekends & holidays. (360) 778-7000. South end of lake (Dept. of Fish & Wildlife) - All boats. Must display a WA fishing license, hunting license or conservation tag. (360) 902-2200.
Wildwood RV Resort (private) - Launch for registered guests, rentals available. (360) 595-2311.
Sudden Valley (private) - Launch for residents of Sudden Valley Association or paying guests.
Lake Samish
County Park - Launch for hand-carried boats. Seasonal non-powered boat rentals. (360) 733-2900. East side of lake (Dept of Fish & Wildlife) - All boats. Must display a WA fishing license, hunting license or conservation tag. (360) 902-2200.
Lake Padden
Lake Padden (city park) - Non-powered boats. (360) 778-7000.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake (county park) - Non-powered boats. Rentals in summer. (360) 733-2900.
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park (state) - Small-boat launch into Samish/Bellingham Bay. Fee.
Baker Lake
Baker Lake - Ramps at Baker Lake Resort and several campgrounds. 1-888-711-3033.
Ross Lake
Ross Lake - Launch only in Canada
Diablo Lake & Gorge Lake
Diablo Lake & Gorge Lake - Launch off Hwy. 20. (360) 856-5700.