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Bellingham Channel

Sound in Washington · 8,258 acres · near Anacortes

Sunset over Bellingham Channel from Pelican Beach, Cypress Island
Sunset over Bellingham Channel from Pelican Beach, Cypress Island Photo: dougsnider72 · Public Domain Mark · via Flickr
  • Aerial view of Bellingham Channel, August 2017

The Bellingham Channel is a 8,258-acre sound near Anacortes in Washington, with 1 carry-in launch listed here. The launch is free to use.

Boating rules

From the boating rules map of Washington Department of Ecology, read October 20, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.

Kayak and canoe launches on the Bellingham Channel

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Bellingham Channel talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q49110782