American Lake is located in Lakewood, Washington and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. There are two public parks on the large lake: American Lake North Park & Marina, and Harry Todd Park. Both have lakeside beaches for swimming, fishing, or picnicking. The first also features a boat launching area; the latter has tennis courts. Fishing is a popular activity at American Lake, with cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, Sockeye salmon (kokanee) and yellow perch the most sought-after game fish. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly monitors the health of the fishery and stocks favored species regularly.
Areas of Interest: (JBLM Side)
Summer's Cove: A small and mostly quiet area of American Lake on the JBLM side that is often swam in by Soldier's Families on off duty days during the Summer. It is located away from the fishing areas and near other areas of Interest, including a nearby park and shore.
Marina and Lauching Dock: (JBLM Side)
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