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Lake Tapps

Pierce County, Washington

WDFW lists Lake Tapps at 2,433 acres in Pierce County, with bass, crappie, perch and tiger muskie.

N2 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area2,433 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Crappie●●○○○

black crappie

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Tapps North ParkPublic
    Pierce County park, northeast shore: boat ramp, bathrooms, bank access.Directions ↗
  • Allan Yorke ParkPublic
    City of Bonney Lake, western shore: launch and docks.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Tapps are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • North Park and Allan Yorke Park are the listed launches.
  • Tiger muskie are present; handle carefully.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.