Lakes / Washington / American Lake
American Lake, Pierce County, Washington
1,092 acres
Surface Area
About 90 ft
Max Depth (Approximate)
234 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Washington
47.13 degrees N, 122.56 degrees W - Pierce County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Washington DFW coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - American Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map. Max depth is approximate, from Washington Dept. of Ecology bathymetry.
How American Lake Stacks Up
- About 10 miles from Tacoma, as the crow flies.
- 6 fish species on the WDFW list for this lake.
Fish Species
KokaneeLargemouth bassRainbow troutRock bassSmallmouth bassYellow perch
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID155199313
CountyPierce
Lake TypeLake
Coordinates47.1298, -122.5632
Largest Lakes in Washington
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin D Roosevelt Lake | Ferry | 71,323 acres | - |
| 2 | Lake Umatilla | Klickitat | 50,042 acres | - |
| 3 | Lake Chelan | Chelan | 32,677 acres | About 1,500 ft |
| 4 | Banks Lake | Grant | 26,879 acres | - |
| 5 | Lake Wallula | Benton | 26,343 acres | - |
Sources: Washington DFW; USGS NHD via WA Dept of Ecology lake data (ID 155199313); Washington Dept. of Ecology bathymetry (approximate max depth). Verified October 30, 2026.