Explore the Lakes of Lacey

Lacey's wooded neighborhood lake

A 162-acre lowland lake on Lacey's southeast side, ringed by neighborhoods and evergreen shoreline, with public shoreline access at Wanschers Community Park and a WDFW boat launch on the west shore.

Recreation

Stocked rainbow trout plus bass and panfish fishing, boating from the WDFW launch, and picnicking, bank fishing, and walking trails at Wanschers Community Park.

Public access

Wanschers Community Park (2606 Hicks Lake Rd SE) and the WDFW water access site with boat launch, open the 4th Saturday in April through October 31.

Lacey's largest lake, open year-round

A 307-acre year-round lowland lake along Lacey's eastern edge, with a WDFW boat launch and Long Lake Park on its shoreline. Fishing is not allowed at Long Lake Park; some shore fishing is available near the WDFW ramp.

Recreation

Year-round fishing for stocked rainbow trout plus yellow perch, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, rock bass, brown bullhead and common carp; boating from the WDFW launch.

Public access

WDFW access site with boat launch and two toilets; Long Lake Park (City of Lacey) — fishing is not allowed at Long Lake Park.

Year-round trout fishing, quiet 5 mph waters

A 254-acre residential lake southeast of Lacey, open to fishing year-round with good opportunity for stocked rainbow trout and a 5 mph speed limit on the water.

Recreation

Year-round fishing for stocked rainbow trout plus naturally reproducing largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and rock bass; boating at a 5 mph maximum year-round.

Public access

WDFW access site with boat launch and two toilets on the NE corner of the lake. Bank angling is limited to the boat ramp area.

Trout and channel catfish, minutes from town

A 233-acre year-round lake in unincorporated Thurston County about five miles southeast of Lacey, known for stocked rainbow and brown trout and stocked channel catfish.

Recreation

Year-round fishing for stocked rainbow and brown trout, plus bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and stocked channel catfish; boating from WDFW access sites.

Public access

Two WDFW access sites on opposite sides of Rehklau Road SE off Yelm Highway; one is improved with a boat launch and vault toilets.