Angle Lake

Angle Lake
Angle Lake is a common sight for airplane passengers just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Location SeaTac, Washington, USA
Basin countries United States
Surface area 90 acres (36 ha)
Surface elevation 367 ft (112 m)

Angle Lake is an L-shaped lake in SeaTac, Washington, United States, occupying 90 acres (36 ha) between Interstate 5 and State Route 99. On the western shore is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) park, Angle Lake Park, administered by the City of SeaTac Parks and Recreation department.[1] The remainder of the shoreline is ringed with private homes.

The lake is stocked with rainbow trout by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.[2] It is also home to kokanee, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and yellow perch. The lake is open to fishing year-round.[3][4]

Park

Angle Lake Park was established in the 1920s. The entrance to the park is off International Boulevard (Highway 99), 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It includes 371 feet (113 m) of the lake shore, with a swimming area, fishing pier, picnic areas and public boat launch.[5]

References

  1. ^ Angle Lake Park, City of SeaTac Parks and Recreation
  2. ^ Triploid Trout Program, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
  3. ^ Some Tips On Where You Can Go Fishin' In South County Area, Seattle Times, April 27, 1993
  4. ^ Angle, WashingtonLakes.com
  5. ^ Angle Lake Park Phase I, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition