Lake Chelan is located at an elevation of 1099 feet in the Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan County. It is 55 miles long and is one of the most pristine waters in the United States. At 1,486 feet Lake Chelan is the third deepest lake in the nation, extending nearly 400 feet below sea level.

Lake Chelan is a landlocked fjord of the North Cascades, major portions of which are deeper then the Grand Canyon. The valley where it resides was gouged by glacier movement leaving steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Because of Federal protection, the communities in the upper end of the lake are not connected by roads to the outside world.

Smallmouth bass are the feature attraction to bass fisherman but the lake also holds kokanne & landlocked chinook salmon , mackinaw, lake trout & rainbow trout.

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Ferry rides on the lake are avaiable from Lady of the Lake 509-682-4584 OR E-mail info@ladyofthelake.com

For more information, contact Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce -

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Name: Bassguy	Date: 2004-00-11
Location: Manson	E-Mail: wabassguy1@yahoo.com
Water Teamp: 60??	Water Clarity: 3
Report: Had a club tourney here. Great lake big fish and lots of water to fish. Super clear so it can be tough. Day one. 45 mph winds 4-5 foot swells. Fishing slow for all but Ron. 5 fish 14 lbs. I got one at 3. Next day decided to wait out wind. Didnt start untill 10. Weigh in at 12:30. Caught 3 fish in about 45 mins time. One on a drop shot sniper snub green and the other two on a Outlaw tube green. Slow movements. Try this lake out when you get the chance its worth it
Tips: Water is gin clear so fish tend to be alittle deeper than you would expect. Fish natural colors and light line. But be ready 8lb fish have been caught here.