Lake Chelan in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Chelan today
Washington · 49.3 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 48°F water, level falling, 1 ft below normal, calm tomorrow morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pmsunset, moonset · wind 0 mph
Wednesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 12:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestmoon overhead, sunset · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.8 ft in 7 days. 1.4 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 2 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:59 am · sunset 4:28 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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