Green Lake

Green Lake is an urban lake located in North Seattle that is surrounded by a city park with swimming areas, docks, play areas, restrooms, a paved trail and other amenities. Green Lake has fairly clear water with moderate nutrient concentrations and high algal growth. Non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout and channel catfish.

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Green Lake recreation

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Green Lake and watershed data

Watershed area: 1,875 acres
Lake surface area: 259 acres
Maximum depth: 30 feet
Mean depth: 13 feet
Green Lake water quality data

Green Lake watershed area

green-lake-watershed-sm — Source: Green Lake Phosphorus Management Plan (City of Seattle), 2016

Green Lake bathymetric contour map

For questions about lakes in King County, please contact lakes@kingcounty.gov or call the Water and Land Resources Division front desk at 206-477-4800.