Lake Shoecraft

Lake Shoecraft is located in the Seven Lakes area north of the Tulalip Reservation. Fed by Lake Goodwin, Lake Crabapple, and Lake Loma. Shoecraft covers 133.1 acres and has an average depth of 18 feet, with a maximum depth of 35 feet. The immediate watershed, or the land area that drains into the lake, covers 669.1 acres.

Recreational Opportunities

  • Boat Launch
  • Boating (Motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Restrooms/Sanicans
  • Water Skiing
There is a public boat launch at the southwest end of the lake as shown on the bathymetric maps below. For more information see the Snohomish County Code Title 12 and the Parks and Recreation Boating Regulations.

Fishing Information

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) maintains informational pages for each lake in Washington that include: fish stocking schedules, fishing prospect calendars, and boat launch information.


Connect with Your Lake Community

Lake Shoecraft does not have a formal lake association. However, you may be able to connect with other lake area residents by looking for a Lake Shoecraft community group on NextDoor or Facebook.

Lake Health and Additional Resources

As part of Snohomish County's Lake Management Program, County staff and volunteer lake monitors have been tracking the health of Lake Shoecraft since 1992 as shown in the reports below. You can also learn more about Snohomish County and community efforts to control invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in the lake. 

Water Quality Database

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 Health Report Card

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 In Depth Health Report

In Depth Lake Health Report

​For more historical information on Lake Shoecraft please refer to:
A continuous lake level gage was installed in 2016 and collects hourly lake level data. For lake level information, please refer to the Water Quality Database or click on this graph.

​Maps​

View maps of Lake Shoecraft and the surrounding area, including the location of public access sites.


Watershed

Watershed Map
Area that drains to the lake
Bathymetry

Bathymetry Map
Depth contours of the lake
Satellite

Aerial Bathymetry Map
Depth contours of the lake with satellite images