The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Tapps
Pierce County, Washington · about 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
51°F water, level falling, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Tapps
In Pierce County, Washington, Lake Tapps covers about 1,920 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 30 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 540 ft above sea level. Bonney Lake is about 1.5 miles south. The closest city is Auburn, about 5 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 540 ft
- County
- Pierce County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Washington, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 0.4 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tapps
- Bonney Lakeabout 1.5 mi south
- Sumnerabout 2.6 mi west
- Pacificabout 3 mi northwest
- Aldertonabout 3.4 mi southwest
- Auburnnearest city, about 5 mi north
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Questions about Lake Tapps
What fish are in Lake Tapps?
Lakes like Lake Tapps usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Tapps?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Tapps?
About 1,920 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tapps?
Bonney Lake is about 1.5 miles south; Sumner is about 2.6 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tapps today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tapps on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
