Lakeshore Landscape Native Plant workshop, Sat., May 31, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free to Pattison Lake folks. Register.
Pattison Lake summer and fall social events: Visit the Social page.
Donations from lake residents cover costs: Donate today
Learn about the Pattison Lake Management District
The draft of the Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP) was presented on April 23, 2025. To review the draft IAVMP, see the Pattison Lake Management District (PLMD) website home page. The final report will be ready in May 2025. To learn more, attend monthly Pattison LMD Steering Committee meetings.
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 private 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.