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Lake Whitman

Eatonville, Washington — Pierce County.

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29Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 130937541).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Whitman is in Washington

The red circle marks Lake Whitman.

Fast facts

About Lake Whitman

  • County: Pierce
  • Nearest city: Eatonville (about 3.8 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 2182 mi from Pensacola and 2263 mi from Panama City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Washington: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Washington

Official WDFW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout
  • Camping. 16 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official stocking data (Washington WDFW)

Stocked by the state: Rainbow trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 24,834 fish in all, fry included)

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, WDFW Fish Plants data on data.wa.gov (releases into Lake Whitman, Pierce County, since 2015). See WDFW trout stocking reports. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Lake Whitman shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Whitman Water Access Site (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Lake Whitman Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Eatonville

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 130937541), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: WDFW water access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Whitman

We found 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Whitman, 3 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

10 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Washington

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.9629, -122.2573). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Whitman. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Whitman

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lake Whitman Water Access SiteEatonvilleWDFWBoat ramp · Yes ramp——Boating46.9604, -122.2581

    WDFW water access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Whitman

    How big is Lake Whitman?

    Lake Whitman covers about 29 acres in Eatonville, Washington (Pierce County).

    What fish are in Lake Whitman?

    WDFW fish stocking records lists Rainbow trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Whitman?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Lake Whitman Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Whitman?

    Yes. We list 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Whitman?

    Lake Whitman touches Eatonville in Pierce County, Washington.

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