Forde Lake gives you public access to the water in Tonasket, WA. The managing agency is Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Closest alternative: Conners Lake in Tonasket (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Tonasket, WA |
| Water | Forde Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Forde Lake is in Tonasket, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Forde Lake.
It gives you access to Forde Lake.
No fee information yet for Forde Lake, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Forde Lake clear for trailers.
It's operated by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, who also posts any closure notices.
Conners Lake in Tonasket (under 1 mile), Spectacle Lake West Public Boat Launch Boat Ramp in Tonasket (7.5 miles) and Aeneas Lake in Tonasket (8.4 miles).
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