Our sales floor is temporarily closed in accordance with government ordinance. Lake lovers everywhere are convinced their favorite body of water is the worlds greatest lake. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to chelan river. Here you will find current information on fishing in central washington state. Fishing reports updated three times a week, feature stories, photos, stream cable tv seminars and more. Some fine wild trout fishing, mostly for rainbow, is available throughout the upper lake basin above 25 mile creek beginning in early spring. I began broadcasting report on outdoor recreation on kozi radio in lake chelan in 1991. Early morning kokanee and the odd chinook are a bonus. I have mentioned that i was planning to get out on lake chelan with jeff witkowski.
Joe is probably one of the best guides i have had the pleasure to fish with and now consider a good friend. On chelan, lake trout bit trolled presentations above the yacht club that were pulled at about 1. Lake chelan fishing news fishing conditions lake chelan weather center lake chelan fishing forum moon phase calendar safety personal flotation devices rules of the waterway. I would recommend going out with rick graybill if you have never fished lake chelan. If your idea of a good time involves baiting a hook, casting a line, and reeling in some really beautiful fish, youre going to love fishing lake. We worked that area, using the gps to mark where we hooked fish to hit those areas again. If you are looking to save some money its possible to book a punchcard of 20 trips for a great savings, trips can be used on any fishery we fish anytime. Sport fishing rules pamphlet corrections and updatesclarifications. Are you looking for a comfortable place to stay when visiting lake chelan.
Here is the latest fishing report from dave graybill, longtime eastern. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, bullhead, breambluegill, crappie and perch here. Lake chelan winter super bait kokanee fishing youtube. Unlike most of the chinook salmon we westsiders are used to chasing, lake chelan salmon are seldom concentrated around schools of baitfish. Cream, white and dark wood furnishings are featured throughout. A typical catch ranges from 6 to 10 pounds, but 20 pounders are not uncommon. He makes your fishing day adventure fun and informative. Most anglers wait until the kokanee show up at the lower end of the lake, near the town of chelan, to fish for them. This usually occurs around april or may, and can provide some good fishing through the summer months. Consult the sport fishing rules pamphlet for specific regulations at this lake fishing for kokanee is usually best from midapril through june. Fishin magician fishing for kokanee at lake chelan. Deep waters of lake chelan in northcentral washington good for. It was no accident that we caught 21 lake trout, joe knows his stuff and is a very effective fisherman.
Located on i5, about halfway between portland and seattle, our region offers you the perfect vacation base camp. This one was on lake chelan and then we will be visiting moses lake in june and the columbia river in august as we try to make the state team. Lake chelan sportsman association 912 cone road po box 1266 chelan, wa 98816 phone. Good fishing for nicesized kokanee is expected from midapril through june. Complete online guide to lake chelan washington usa.
Reserve your guide fishing with stehekin fishing adventures and then book. This catch was the result of a four hour evening trip with local guide jeff witkowski. I also appreciated joes knowledge of fishery issues with the lake and other places in north central wa. The lake itself is a 50mile long, deep and crystal clear mountainous beauty that does have lake trout for those willing to dredge, but as i said it would not be my destination with fly fishing in mind. Interest in fishing for kokanee has skyrocketed in recent years as the size of the kokanee has been very impressive. While last years fish were mostly 11 to 12 inches, with some inch fish mixed in, this years crop are mostly inches with plenty in the 14inch class. I have made several latefall trips to lake chelan, and found kokanee to be plentiful, and better yet, even larger than the previous year. Baker lake beach braid brewster pool coho salmon crabbing downrigger duwamish river fish finder flatfish flies fluorocarbon freshwater gear green river knots kokanee lake wenatchee lure map mono pink salmon puget sound reel rivers rod salmon saltwater silver salmon single hook skagit river skykomish river snohomish. Outdoor writer dave graybill points rod to lake chelan. Fish and wildlife commissioner dave graybill says, unfortunately, this. Chelan is big and deep, so finding the schools of fish in the 50mile long lake is never easy. Whether youre spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. Stehekin fly fishing tour chelan seaplanes flight package.
Graybills tips for catching lake chelan kokanee the. Lake chelan kokanee guide retired guide rick graybill has recently published graybills guide to catching lake chelan kokanee and it is selling like hot cakes. A section of the lake chelan in chelan county, washington. We have been catching most fish in the lower basin below the state park in depths from 200 to 250ft. Stehekin fly fishing is one of the best rivers in the pacific northwest and one of the most remote, yet easily accessible with chelan seaplanes. Fishing for kokanee on lake chelan can be very challenging. The reports give whats happening and howto information on fishing for bass, perch, walleye, trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead and other species. Lake chelan is one of the deepest lakes in the country over 1,800ft deep, so the fishing can be different than normal lakes with kokanee in them. Enjoyed a great day of fishing with joe on lake chelan last weekend.
Bar none, he is the best lake chelan fishing guide. Join us as we discuss the washington fishing license options, fishing rules and fishing. Fishing information for chelan, washington and washington. My reports are now carried on several radio stations and many newspapers in washington. Graybill published a tabloid format guide to fishing for salmon and lake trout on. Lake trout fishing in lake chelan has been very good recently, with fish in the 3 10 pound range being common. Dry lake fishing near chelan, washington hookandbullet. Fishing for kokanee on chelan has been popular for decades, but with fish of 16. We have openings this week call now to get your catching adventure locked in. Most fish have been striking within 50ft of the bottom and trolling speed between 1. A fireplace and a flatscreen cable tv are featured in the living room at the worldmark chelanlake house.
One of my casts at curlew lake went over a small stick. These guys know their stuff on lake chelan personable. Please contact us for family or larger group rates. Chinook king salmon and lake trout mackinaw are the largest fish typically caught. Graybills tips for catching lake chelan kokanee the outdoor line. Snow capped mountains make for a scenic back drop when fishing for kokanee in the winter on lake chelan. Lake chelan has been real good fishing over this reporting period with boating land locked chinook and laketrout. Helens and the olympic national forest and major metropolitan cities less then 90 minutes away, you are able to explore the area in all directions from one economical central location. Id like to rent a small boat to use to fish around town. After a round of golf on the onsite golf course, guests can relax in the resort hot tub or in the fitness center at the lake houseworldmark chelan. Chelan late winter kokanee nwfr northwest fishing reports. Lake chelan is 55 miles long and averages about a mile wide.
Species targeted in this area include landlocked chinook salmon, landlocked sockeye salmon, bass, mackinaw lake trout, and burbot. Fishing in washington 201819 fishing regulation pamphlet wdfw. Fishing for kokanee at lake chelan how to catch, clean and tips on how to cook kokanee. What unfolds is a story of remarkable endurance through extensive travel, exhaustive research, and countless baffled looks from friends and family. The third deepest lake in north america, it is one of the cleanest bodies of water anywhere. If you have never fished lake chelan for kokanee, book a trip and ask all sorts of questions. Fishin magician home current information on fishing. Fishin magician home current information on fishing for trout. Lake trout, rainbows and kokanee top the to do list of fishing activities around lake chelan originally published may 21, 2017 at 8. For more information on fishing in north central washington log onto. Although columbia river salmon fishing and columbia river sturgeon. Close to lake chelan, the methow valley, grand coulee dam, the upper columbia. Western looking to explore the best of western washington. Stehekin is a remote community of about 6080 yearround residents that jumps to around 120 in the summer months.
Lake chelan kokanee and mackinaw fishing report april 2016. Here is the latest fishing report from dave graybill, longtime eastern washington outdoor radio host and angler. A typical lake chelan chinook has been in the 10 to 12pound range, but graybill says salmon in the highteens and lowtwenties have been boated. I got a big tease a few weeks prior with a nice chinook that took a look at my gear and didnt commit. Lake chelan adventures fishing service family guide service pro guide joe heinlen chelan, wa 98816 phone. It is the largest natural lake in washington and one of the top fisheries in the northwest. Well, for starters, the chinook salmon fishing is good enough that its beginning to draw anglers away. Lake chelan adventures 780 cagle gulch rd, chelan, washington 98816 rated 4. We also bought his guide book on fishing lake chelan. What continues hot is trolling near the yacht club on lake chelan for numbers of lake trout. Not only will you catch fish, you will laugh all day long, and learn much about the chelan area. In june and july, catchablesize rainbow are planted in the lower lake near chelan manson. The lookout at lake chelan 101 jackrabbit lane chelan, wa 98816 toll free.
Finally got my revenge on lake chelan in the kokanee derby. Graybills tips for catching lake chelan kokanee leave a reply dec 06, 2017 by rob endsley snow capped mountains make for a scenic back drop when fishing for kokanee in the winter on lake chelan. Like the day before our bratwurst lunch seemed to trigger a bite, having us set our food down while reeling in and netting a couple fish. Lake chelan mackinaw nwfr northwest fishing reports. The third deepest lake in the united states, chelan is nearly 1500 ft at its deepest, and last i checked my sinking line was only 100 feet long. We are still operating online during this time, via our. Stretching over 50 miles from the town of chelan to stehekin, this is the largest natural lake in washington. Lake chelan is home to a variety of species of landlocked fish. Fishing in the chelan valley the lookout at lake chelan. Hi, i and my family will be staying at campbells on lake chelan this coming labor day until sun 911. Fish beautiful lake chelan with guide, don talbot and scott fletcher for winter kokanee. Lake chelan kokanee fishing team takedown guide service. With a spectacular view of the lake, three bedrooms, fullbath and kitchen, a gas fireplace, and over 160 channels on cable tv.
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