Chelan County · reservoir · 32,677 acres
Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan is a reservoir in Chelan County, Washington, stocked with Bridgelip Sucker, Burbot, Chinook Salmon and Chiselmouth. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
89°
67°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
70°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
84°
53°
24 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with bridgelip sucker → · All Washington waters with burbot →
Nearby waters
- Safety Harbor Creek1.2 mi
- Big Creek3.4 mi
- North Fork Thirtyfive Mile Creek6.2 mi
- Grade Creek4.9 mi
- Twentyfive Mile Creek5.3 mi
- Sunrise Lake8.5 mi
- Upper Pawn Lake6.6 mi
- Pawn Lakes6.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Chelan fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Chelan?+
Lake Chelan is stocked with Bridgelip Sucker, Burbot, Chinook Salmon and Chiselmouth in Chelan County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Chelan?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Chelan?+
Lake Chelan is a reservoir in Chelan County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.