Pattison Lake summer and fall social events: Visit the Social page.
Lakeshore plant and landscape workshop, Sat., May 31, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free to Pattison Lake folks. Register.
Donations from lake residents cover costs: Donate today
Pattison Lake Management District: Lake study nearly complete
For information about the Pattison Lake Management District (PLMD), see the website. For updates about the PLMD, read the Pattison Lake Association e-newsletter. See link to newsletters on the Resources page of this website.
North (left side in the photo) and South basins of Pattison Lake in September 2024.
Belted Kingfisher. By Dianna Evans.
Pattison Lake is a tranquil lake surrounded by tall evergreen trees. Located in Thurston County, a small portion of the lake is in City of Lacey.
Pattison Lake Association is 501(c)(4) non-profit organization organized by lake residents who value lakeside living, and want to better understand lake ecology.
Anglers and boaters use the lake year round. There is a Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife boat launch at the south basin. The 5 mph or no-wake boat speed limit maintains the peaceful nature of the lake. Many residents enjoy swimming in Pattison Lake.
The lake is divided into two basins: North and South.
North Pattison Lake’s shoreline is 1.7 miles or about 9,000 feet. The lake covers 81 acres.
Depth: 14’ mean, 22’ maximum . Water source: Water is incoming from Hicks Lake. It is also fed by underground aquifers and rainwater . There are several private community access beaches around the North basin; those are homes that have exclusive community lakefront property for their personal use.
South Pattison Lake has 4.6 miles of shoreline. It is 190 acres.
Depth: 13’ mean, 19’ - 25’ maximum . Water source: Groundwater fed plus rainwater fed. There is one neighborhood, South Cove, that has a private community lake access.