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Boat Launches in Washington

Public boat launches across Washington, on a map, with the water each one sits on.

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Launching a boat in Washington

Angling Hubs maps 793 boat launches in Washington across 432 named waters. 717 are public access, and 76 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Washington

  • Columbia River (20)
  • Columbia River - Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (19)
  • Yakima River (17)
  • Columbia River - Lake Wallula (14)
  • Pend Oreille River (14)
  • Snake River (13)
  • Lower Crab Creek - Potholes Reservoir (10)
  • Banks Lake (9)
  • Lower Granite Lake (9)
  • Skagit River (9)
  • Hood Canal (8)
  • Long Lake (8)

Common questions about Washington boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Washington?
Angling Hubs maps 793 boat launches in Washington across 432 named waters. 717 are public access and 76 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.
Which waters in Washington have the most boat launches?
By mapped launch count: Columbia River (20), Columbia River - Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (19), Yakima River (17), Columbia River - Lake Wallula (14) and Pend Oreille River (14). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.
Is there a fee to use boat launches in Washington?
Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Washington yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.

Launch data from the USGS National Boat Ramps dataset, released into the public domain (CC0). Confirm ramp conditions, fees, and seasonal access locally before you launch.