Bow Lake

Sea-Tac

Bow Lake is as close to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as any lake could get. Located less than one mile to the southeast of the airport, Bow Lake reaps its proximity benefits.

Bow Lake has multiple hotels nearby, along with a variety of restaurants and other venues. The lake is located right in the middle of Seattle and Tacoma.

What to do at Bow Lake

While the lake is small in size, its prime location guarantees something for everyone.

There is a local YMCA in driving distance from the lake for those who need access to a gym. Additionally, there are multiple community centers in the area. The Valley Ridge Community Center & Ball Fields sit to the southeast of the lake. Bow Lake also has its own age 55+ community home that features resort-style amenities.

To the south of the airport, the Silver Dollar Casino Seatac hosts numerous guests looking to gamble and entertain themselves. The casino offers eight card rooms and one poker only room.

For activities on the lake, the most popular is participating in Bow Lake Watersports. This organization offers public and private sessions for water skiing and wakeboarding. Fishing is also popular on the lake and in the surrounding area. The most common fish caught on the lake are largemouth bass. The best fishing times for the lake are from 4-7 a.m and also noon.

For those looking to gain access to other bodies of water, Angle Lake is a short drive south of Bow Lake, featuring Angle Lake Park.

A Unique Experience

Bow Lake differs from other lakes only due to its location. There are not too many lakes located near an airport and between two major cities. Because of this, the area around it is mostly developed. However, due to the parks and outdoor sports companies in the area, nature is still within arms-reach.