Heart Lake — Attraction in Anacortes

Went fishing here Friday, 29 July 2023, specifically trout fishing. If your going to do such get there very early in the morning because the water is very very warm, so warm that I don't know how trout survive. We did catch 4 trout then the perch woke up and started biting. Trout size about 8 to 11 inches. There are bathroom facilities here. Eventually several kayakers and paddle boarders arrived, and a canoer. Gas motors are not allowed on/in this lake. There seems to be good bank access at the park though somewhat limited because room is need for people to launch there canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and any other non-gas powered water craft. This is a pretty little lake, lots of trees, a few bald eagles, and I know not what else. Unless you live close by, I would not recommend this place for trout fishing because the water this time of year is just to warm--guessing 70F+ which is why my 3...

This is a great place to park right up to the water, pull out a camping chair, pop drink, light a joint and just enjoy the view. Technically dogs need to be on leashes but depending on who's there, some people let their dogs run loose, especially the water dogs. There is a trail you can walk around the lake. You can kayak and fish or wade or swim. There are public bathrooms. They're the gross kind like a permanent outhouse. That kind of creeps me out. They feel cold and musty and spidery and it's just like a hole in the ground but a toilet placed on top of it. *Shutters blehhh Aside from that it's an amazing lake to...

First time on heart lake purchased a kevlar canoe, the lake is very clear beautiful. The water was warm in late September. We saw turtles basking in the sun long the south side of the lake, it was quite the lake is long the side the road has trails that can be walked/hiked around. Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms. Our puppy jumped in for a swim, the water does look and feel inviting, I just wasn’t in the mood for a...