Lake Sawyer
King County, Washington286 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Washington Ecology for this lake.
- Impaired · Dioxins
- 58 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Sawyer in King County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 286 acres.
Lake Sawyer is a 286-acre lake in King County, Washington with a maximum depth of 58 feet (26-foot average). 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 Lake Sawyer is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water58 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Sawyer is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for dioxins, mercury, nuisance exotic species, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Sawyer 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 Lake Sawyer
These are the measurements Washington Ecology publishes for Lake Sawyer, 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
58 ft
Average depth
26 ft
Surface area
286 acres
Shoreline
6.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Washington Ecology
Recreation & Access
- Lake Sawyer ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Sawyer is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2018 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WA17110013000395_001_001 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Sawyer
Where is Lake Sawyer?
- Lake Sawyer is a lake in King County, Washington. Its water-quality measurements are published by Washington Ecology and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Sawyer?
- Lake Sawyer in King County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 286 acres.
Is Lake Sawyer safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Sawyer is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for dioxins, mercury, nuisance exotic species, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Sawyer?
- Lake Sawyer has a maximum depth of 58 feet and an average depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 286 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Sawyer?
- Lake Sawyer has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Sawyer Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Sawyer?
- Lake Sawyer 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 Lake Sawyer come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory