Lake Whatcom (from the Lummi word for "loud water") is located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It is the drinking water source for approximately 85,000 residents in the city of Bellingham as well as Whatcom County.

A Large Natural Park on Lake Whatcom's Eastern Shore. Enjoy views of Lake Whatcom, the surrounding hills, waterfalls, and giant old Douglas Fir trees. Lake Whatcom Park gives visitors the opportunity to stroll by the lake and walk through a lush forest.

Lake Whatcom is a large lake covering about 5,000 acres in southwestern Whatcom County. Its northern tip is located within the City of Bellingham, and it extends 10 miles south toward Skagit County. It is the drinking water source for over 100,000 Whatcom County residents.

Anyway back on topic, if you haven't visited the third largest lake in Washington State, Lake Whatcom is the place to go! When the weather is warm, take a picnic with you and find a spot - Bloedel or North Lake Whatcom Trail, or anywhere that is public property, and enjoy!

Fishing opportunities include resident Kokanee, Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, and Yellow Perch. Fishing for resident Coastal Cutthroat Trout is closed due to a decline in abundance caused by siltation from historical logging and urban activities in their spawning tributaries.

Lake Whatcom is considered one of the best places to fish for bass and kokanee near Bellingham. The 5,000-acre lake’s western extremity backs up to the city, with access available through a city park. The Washington Department of Fish and …

Lake Whatcom provides drinking water for the City of Bellingham, Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District, several smaller water districts and associations, and homes that draw water directly from the lake.