Boating in King County, Washington

This page provides resources for people looking to get outside on the water such as boat ramps and fishing information, boating regulations, river access points and closures, and safety tips.

King County lakes

• King County Small Lakes Recreation Guide  (1.05 Mb Acrobat pdf)
  Look up boat ramps, swimming areas, fishing and other recreational information about lakes in King County.
• King County lake boating regulations fact sheet
  Look up restrictions to outboard motor use on lakes across King County.

King County river recreation known hazards
Find river closures and find out how to report them for rivers in King County, Washington.

Snoqualmie River safety video
Tips for safety, good stewardship and recreational enjoyment out on the river.

Public boating and fishing access along the Cedar River
Look up put-in and take-out points along the Cedar River east of Renton.

Water safety
We live in an area surrounded by water, giving many opportunities for exciting water activities, but...

• River safety
  Overview of a new ordinance requiring a Coast Guard approved life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) on King County rivers.
• Sources of affordable life jackets
• Boater safety
  Learn how boating accidents most often happen and look up safety regulations, tips and resources to reduce risk out on the water.

Large wood in King County rivers
Learn about logjams and other river hazards, and about the habitat value of large wood in rivers and how it's managed.

Boat licensing
Find out how to license your boat in King County.