American Lake

American Lake is located just south of Tacoma in the community of Lakewood. It is a popular destination for fishing; the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife keeps it stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee, and there are natural populations of yellow perch, rock bass, largemouth bass, coastal cutthroat, and brown bullhead catfish.

The Department of Fish & Wildlife has a two-lane concrete boat launch available. Two public parks on the lakeshore have beaches that attract swimmers, sunbathers, picnickers, and fishing enthusiasts; shore fishing available in both parks, there is lovely clean water in which to swim, and benches, picnic tables, and restrooms are available. Deer are often spotted, and bald eagles dive into the lake in search of kokanee.

9222 Veterans Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98439, Phone: 253-589-1998

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