Lake Desire
Lake Desire, also called Echo Lake, is an unimproved watershed southeast of Renton, Washington in the United States. It is a small part of the Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington area, 45 minutes east of downtown Seattle. According to King County, it has productive water quality, a maximum depth of and a surface area of approximately 80 acres. A public boat launch and fishing dock is located to the north of the lake but does require a vehicle use permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. On the southeast border of the lake, a forested park and wetland area has been allocated by the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
Recreation
- Fishing is managed as a mixed species fishery. Active species include pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black channel catfish and rainbow trout.
- Mountain biking is allowed around the lake and in the park.
- Hiking is popular in the park that connects Lake Desire and Spring Lake. The park includes part of Cedar Mountain with an elevation according to the Washington Trails Association.