Carney Lake
Pierce County, Washington38 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Washington Ecology for this lake.
- 25 ft max depth
- Public access
Carney Lake in Pierce County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 38 acres.
Carney Lake is a 38-acre lake in Pierce County, Washington with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, WA Ecology. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Carney Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Carney Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Washington State Department of Ecology and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Carney Lake
These are the measurements Washington Ecology publishes for Carney Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
25 ft
Surface area
38 acres
Shoreline
1.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Washington Ecology
Recreation & Access
- Carney LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Carney Lake
Where is Carney Lake?
- Carney Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. Its water-quality measurements are published by Washington Ecology and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Carney Lake?
- Carney Lake in Pierce County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 38 acres.
Is Carney Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Carney Lake?
- Carney Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 38 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Carney Lake?
- Carney Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Carney Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Carney Lake?
- Carney Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Washington's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Carney Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory