Lake Whatcom is a lovely moderate-to-large lake for taking a lakeside drive. It has microclimates which can have to you sunshine at mile one and mistly clouds at mile 5 -- you never know. It's proximity to Bellingham make it easy access.
Lake Whatcom is a wonderful freshwater lake, accessible from the Bloedel Donovan Park - launch boats or swim.
Lake Whatcom has something for everyone. Great boating, exploring and fishing. Very beautiful setting and unique.
Plenty of free parking, Lake is cold but feels good on a hot day. Restrooms available, some snacks for sale. Lovely on a warm summer day. Forget the fall, winter and spring. Lake get choppy in the wind. Swim only at Bloedel Donavon Park. No life guards.
What can I say. It is beautiful from the Northshore, gorgeous from the Southshore and superb from in-between. Bloedell Park is great too. The water is so peaceful and the surrounding scenery is great all year long.
We boated out all day with hardly any other boats. There is an inspection necessary though and it will cost you a fee to go on it. There are several paddlers and kayaks everywhere so you need to go to the far end of the lake to be able to boat without fear of hitting these guys.
This area is absolutely beautiful. While we did not swim we did drive the west and south side of the lake where we were treated to several deer crossings. There are some excellent lodges and campgrounds scattered around the lake and I can imagine how much fun it would be to get out on the water. Worth a visit.
Even during the most popular days you can still find places that are not crowded when boating on Lake Whatcom. The lake is very picturesque and much larger than you might think when boating from one end to the other. Lots of recreational opportunities with public beach and swimming area, public boat launch, fishing and more.
We had a great barbecue - some members rented equipment - kayaks etc. We brought our food and grill and fixed it outside the boat house. The shower and toilet room was nice and warm.
Lake Whatcom is a great place to visit your-round. Summer is obviously about boating, swimming, fishing and beaches. Spring and fall offer some great quiet kayak trips. There are some great hiking trails around parts of the lake and a great golf Course at Sudden Valley.