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A white and blue motor yacht's anchored on one of Washington state’s top boating lakes, near houses and trees along the shore under a clear blue sky.

Best Boating Lakes in Washington: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 20, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

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Someone in snorkeling gear's giving a shaka hand sign in the ocean, with boats, other swimmers, and a mountain behind them. No FISH species or animals are visible.

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A large white yacht, the Azzam, is anchored in a harbor, with historic buildings and a Cathedral visible in the background under a clear sky.

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A small motorboat with two people on board moves across calm water at sunset, leaving a gentle wake. The sky's orange and purple, and the “Boat Booker” logo shows in the lower right corner.

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There's a sign on a rocky cliff by the water that says, "Slow No Wake Skiing Beyond This Point," with other cliffs and calm water in the background.

Best Boating Lakes in Texas: 12 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jun 19, 2026

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A group of people wearing life jackets are sitting and standing on a pontoon boat that's floating on a lake, with trees in the background.

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A group of people jump off the back of a white yacht into blue water, while others sit onboard. A city skyline and palm trees are in the background. No visible fish species in the scene.

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A group of Dolphins are swimming near the ocean's surface, while a boat with people on it watches them in the background.

America’s Top Dolphin Watching Destinations 2026, Ranked by Science

Jun 16, 2026

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A smartphone's showing a boat event booking app listing options like birthday celebrations and corporate events, with a yacht and water in the background.

New on BoatBooker: Tag Your Trips for Birthdays, Proposals & More

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A small motorboat with three people onboard's cruising on a river, flying American and nautical flags, while trees and a building are visible on the shore.

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Three people are parasailing over the ocean, hanging from a yellow parachute with a huge smiley face. The sky's mostly clear with some scattered clouds, and the shoreline's visible far off.

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A US flag waving on the back of a boat as it leaves a city behind with a wake in its trail, indicative of boating on Memorial Day Weekend.

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Jun 8, 2026

9 min

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Two people are relaxing on loungers at the back of a pontoon boat out on calm water under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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A Humpback Whale's breaching the ocean's surface near Cabo San Lucas, water spraying off its body under a clear blue sky.

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Someone's wearing beige pants, white socks with pink detail, and blue shoes, relaxing with their feet up on a docked boat. Other boats and a marina are visible in the background.

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A family of four's wearing life jackets as they paddle a canoe on a lake, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

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May 13, 2026

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You’re looking at an aerial view of a coastal castle by a boating lake, with forested islands, winding roads, and docks stretching into the water. No visible fish or species are present.

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May 11, 2026

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A breathtaking view of iconic blue water and snow-capped mountains of Lake Tahoe, one of the best boating destinations.

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Two American flags on boats at one of the best Memorial Day boating spots, with other boats and waterfront houses in the background under a bright blue sky.

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Open-air wooden seating area with tables and cushions overlooks the ocean, featuring hanging wicker lamps and a rustic roof—it's perfect for relaxed boat dining under daylight.

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Snow-capped mountains reflect in a blue lake, surrounded by dense Pine forest—it's an idyllic scene from one of the Best Boating Towns in Canada, with sunlight shining on the peaks.

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A wide sandy beach curves along the shoreline, bordered by greenery and distant buildings, as late summer boating unfolds beneath a dramatic sunset sky with orange clouds.

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A wooden dock stretches over a calm, misty lake at dusk, with tall grasses at the water’s edge and distant rocks partly hidden by fog.

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Several sailboats are anchored in a calm bay—one of the best summer boating destinations—with green hills and houses under a clear blue sky. The waters here are often home to Fish such as Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, and Flounder. Anglers might also spot Menhaden schooling near the surface. If you’re lucky, you’ll even see pods of Mackerel passing through during migration season. Boaters should keep an eye out for visiting Atlantic Sturgeon or schools of Herring as they cruise along the shoreline. This bay’s tranquil setting makes it perfect not only for relaxing aboard your boat but also for fishing or simply spotting some impressive fish species in their natural habitat.

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Aug 20, 2025

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A family of four sits together on the deck of a sailboat, watching the sunset over calm water at one of the best summer boating destinations. There's a gentle breeze as they spot a group of Bluegill near the surface and a pair of Largemouth Bass darting by. Earlier that day, they'd seen five Rainbow Trout and even glimpsed a couple of Northern Pike in the clear shallows. As evening falls, everyone's grateful for peaceful moments spent together with nature all around.

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A person wearing a hat stands by a lake, holding two small American flags, with sunlight and greenery all around.

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