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Snohomish County, Washington

Panther Lake - A quiet 45‑acre lake tucked into the Snohomish foothills.

Panther Lake is a small freshwater lake known for still water and healthy fishing.

45.4 acSurface Area
459 ftElevation
1990Monitoring Since
Electric OnlyBoat Motors
About the Lake

Panther Lake sits southwest of Lake Stevens, north of Monroe and a short drive East from Snohomish WA. The lake itself covers about 45 acres at an elevation of 459 feet, and is ringed by residential neighborhoods and properties that grew up around it over the decades.

There's no formal lake association, so most neighbors connect through informal community groups on Nextdoor or Facebook.

Since 1990, Snohomish County staff and volunteer lake monitors have tracked Panther Lake's water quality as part of the county's Lake Management Program — one of the longer-running citizen monitoring efforts on any lake in the county. Curious how the lake got here, or what's living beneath the surface? See the History and Ecology pages.

Panther Lake
Things To Do

Fishing, paddling and swimming.

Panther Lake's no-gas-motor rule keeps it calm year-round — a favorite for anglers, kayakers, and canoers alike.

Fishing

Good shoreline access plus a boat launch make this a reliable lowland lake for anglers.

  • Rainbow trout (stocked seasonally)
  • Largemouth bass
  • Black crappie
  • Brown bullhead
  • Pumpkinseed sunfish

Paddling & Boating

A public boat launch sits at the west side of the lake. Internal combustion motors aren't allowed, per Snohomish County code — so the water stays calm for swimmers, paddlers and electric motor boats.

  • Paved boat ramp
  • Gravel parking area
  • Electric trolling motors only

Wildlife & Scenery

Birds, trees, and wildlife are among the favorite parts of the lake — it's a spot where nature is close at hand.

  • Birdwatching along the shoreline
  • Wooded surroundings
  • Seasonal wildlife sightings
Getting There

Access & visitor information.

Everything you need to plan a visit to the public access site on the lake's west shore.

1
Parking Lot
1
Restroom (non‑ADA)
Year‑Round
Access Open
No
Camping Allowed
Coordinates: 47.9486° N, −122.0059° W · Managed by Snohomish County & WDFW. Always confirm current rules and hours with Snohomish County Parks & Recreation or WDFW before visiting.