The Top 20 Lakes in Whatcom County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Whatcom County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Whatcom County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Fragrance Lake is part of Larrabee State Park, which became Washington’s first state park after a 20-acre parcel of land was donated by the Larrabee family in 1915.
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Up, up, up – over 3.7 miles (out and back) the Pyramid Lake Trail will take you directly up the mountain to the idyllic Pyramid Lake.
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Nestled along the Whatcom Creek Greenway, Derby Pond is a true angler's paradise. Spanning over 23 acres, it is home to abundant largemouth bass and other fish species, making it …
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A short loop trail leads you to this beautiful alpine setting. Follow the Bagley Lakes Trail from here at Lower Bagley Lake to the slightly bigger Upper Bagley Lake.
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Enjoy this beautiful alpine lake at the base of Mt Shuksan, where you will enjoy close up views of the glaciers and the waterfalls streaming down the mountain from their …
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Pine Lake is one of two lowland mountain lakes in the Pine Lake Wildlife Area. It offers year-round fishing, as well as camping opportunities. Pine Lake also has a little island, which you can access via a network of boardwalks.
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From here you can take the trail along the shore of Diablo Lake. If you're here at the right time you can take the ferry one way and hike the …
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A spur trail of approximately 0.1 miles will take you south and down to Hopkins Lake, whre you find a campsite for two tents near the shore. The lake is …
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The Fire and Ice Trail is an easy loop telling you the story of how glaciers – like the Coleman Glacier – and volcanoes like Mount Baker itself shaped the …
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This overlook shows you the beauty of Ross Lake nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades. There is also an information board that tells the story about how the landscape was shaped by glaciers.
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