Whistle Lake is a small lake

Lake

A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...

 located within city limits in Anacortes Community Forest Lands

Anacortes Community Forest Lands

Anacortes Community Forest Lands consists of mostly forested lands surrounding and adjoining Little Cranberry, Heart, and Whistle Lakes on Fidalgo Island, west and south of Anacortes, Washington. Its highest point is Mount Erie, the highest point on the island at . Sugarloaf, 1,044 feet and 0.6...

 southeast of central Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is a consolidation of the name Anna Curtis, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census...

. Though not directly accessible by vehicle, Whistle Lake attracts thousands of visitors each year.  The lake may be reached by driving to the trailhead off Whistle Lake Road and hiking 1.3 miles.  

The scenery surrounding the lake is pleasant and a variety of trails provide opportunities for hikers.  The lake itself is used for swimming and fishing; only inflatable rafts and non-motorized boats can be used. Cliffs varying in height from 10 feet to nearly 70 feet attract cliff divers.