Fishing in Chelan Falls, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chelan Falls, Washington?

Anglers in Chelan Falls , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River , Lake Chelan , Roses Lake , Lake Pateros , Lake Entiat .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Chelan Falls?

Most commonly caught species around Chelan Falls , WA : Largemouth bass - 652 reported catches Rainbow trout - 634 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 445 reported catches Northern pikeminnow - 206 reported catches Cutthroat trout - 130 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Chelan Falls fishing reports?

The latest Chelan Falls , WA fishing reports are: @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River . @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River . @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutbow at Entiat River . @vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @loganlindsay8354 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Chelan . .

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Top fish species in Chelan Falls

Latest Chelan Falls fishing reports

Cutthroat trout

Entiat River

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Cutthroat trout

Entiat River

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Cutbow

Entiat River

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Smallmouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Chelan

5 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Chelan

19 in · 7 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Chelan

14 in · 2 lb

Northern pikeminnow

21 in · 8 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Chelan

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Chelan

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Fishing regulations in Chelan Falls

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Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of July 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

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No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

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CHELAN HATCHERY CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CHELAN RIVERfrom the railroad bridge to the Chelan P.U.D safety barrier below the powerhouse CRC (552)All speciesJuly 16-Oct. 15Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Closed.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release all trout.SalmonJuly 16-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release sockeye, coho, and wild adult Chinook.from the Chelan P.U.D safety barrier below the powerhouse to Chelan LakeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CHELAN, LAKE TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.CHIWAUKUM CREEKfrom mouth to Fool Hen Creek and all tributaries, including Fool Hen CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Fool Hen Creek upstream and all tributaries, not including Fool Hen CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHIWAWA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESfrom mouth to Buck Creek and tributaries not including Buck CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Buck Creek upstream, and tributaries including Buck CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHUMSTICK CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ENTIAT RIVERfrom mouth (railroad bridge) to the boundary marker/markers located approx. 1500' upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Rd. Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery) CRC (586)WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.SalmonJuly 16-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Release all salmon other than Chinook. Night closure in effect.from the boundary marker/markers located approx. 1500' upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Rd. Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery) to Entiat FallsWhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.from Entiat Falls upstream and all tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.ICICLE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESfrom mouth to Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District footbridge (approx. 750' upstream of the Snow Lakes trailhead parking area) CRC (672)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District footbridge upstream, and tributariesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.INGALLS CREEKfrom mouth to Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundaryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.LITTLE WENATCHEE RIVERfrom mouth to USFS Rd. 6700 Bridge including tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from USFS Rd. 6700 Bridge upstream including tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MAD RIVERfrom mouth to Windy Creek, including Windy Creek and tributaries except Tillicum CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Windy Creek upstream and tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.NAPEEQUA RIVERfrom mouth to Twin Lakes Creek (including Twin Lakes Creek) and all tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.NASON CREEKfrom mouth to Gaynor Falls and tributaries except Whitepine CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Gaynor Falls (approx. 0.7 miles upstream of Whitepine Creek) upstream and tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PESHASTIN CREEKPeshastin Creek and tributaries except Ingalls CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ROARING CREEKand all tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.STEHEKIN RIVERfrom mouth upstream including tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.TILLICUM CREEKfrom mouth to the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808 (upstream 2.25 miles)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808 upstream including all tributariesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.WENATCHEE RIVERfrom mouth upstream to Icicle Rd. Bridge CRC (674)All game fishYear-roundClosed.SalmonAug. 1-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release sockeye, coho, and wild adult Chinook. Night closure in effect. Selective gear rules in effect, except bait is allowed.from Icicle Rd. Bridge upstream to Wenatchee LakeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.WHITE RIVERfrom mouth to White River Falls and tributaries, except Napeequa RiverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.WHITEPINE CREEKfrom mouth to Whitepine Creek Falls (1 mile upstream of mouth)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.BEEHIVE (LAKE) RESERVOIRAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.BLACKBIRD ISLAND PONDIn Enchantment ParkAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishJuly 1-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHELAN, LAKETroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundMin. size 15". Daily limit 1. No catch record card required.CLEAR LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.FISH LAKEPerchYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 25.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.FRANK'S PONDAll speciesJuvenile anglers only (under 15 years old).All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.H & H RESERVOIR #1(Pascal Pond)All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.JOLANDA, LAKEAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.LILLY LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.SPRING HILL RESERVOIR(Black Lake) (Lower Wheeler Reservoir)All speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Trout4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.TWIN LAKESand tributaries and outlet stream to junction with the Napeequa RiverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.UPPER WHEELER RESERVOIRAll speciesMotors prohibited. Fly fishing only.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Catch and Release.WAPATO LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WENATCHEE LAKECRC (670)All speciesSelective gear rules.KokaneeYear-roundClosed.TroutYear-roundCatch and Release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.COLUMBIA RIVER - where the river coincides with the boundary between Washington and Oregon, the license of either state is valid. Anglers must comply with the laws of the state in which they are fishing. An angler licensed only in Oregon may not fish on the Washington shore or in Washington sloughs or tributaries, except Camas Slough, where the license of either state is valid from a floating device. An angler fishing the Columbia River is restricted to one daily limit even if licensed by both states. Salmon and steelhead anglers may not possess in the field, fish mutilated so that size, species or fin clip cannot be determined, until the angler has reached their automobile or principle means of land transportation and has completed their daily angling. Anglers may fish with either a saltwater, freshwater, or combination license in the waters of the Columbia River between a line from Rocky Point, on the Washington shore, to Tongue Point, on the Oregon shore, and the Buoy 10 line described below. For sturgeon rules in the Columbia River tributaries, see rules for adjoining mainstem waters.from the I-82/Hwy. 395 Bridge to a red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore CRC (531)All speciesNight closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).Feb. 15-June 15Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30' in length.Aug. 1-Dec. 31Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/ steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/ steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-June 15Closed.June 16-June 30Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook.July 1-July 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.Aug. 1-Aug. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Sept. 1-Oct. 15Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Oct. 16-Dec. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30Daily limit 1. Min. size 43" fork length. Max. size 54" fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.May 1-Aug. 31Closed.Sept. 1-Dec. 31Catch-and-release.from a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore to the upstream line of McNary DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from McNary Dam to Hwy. 730 at Washington/Oregon border CRC (533)All speciesNight closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).Feb. 15-June 15Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30' in length.Aug. 1-Dec. 31Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/ steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/ steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-June 15Closed.June 16-June 30Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook.July 1-July 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.Aug. 1-Aug. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Sept. 1-Oct. 15Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Antisnagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Oct. 16-Dec. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from Hwy. 730 at the Washington/Oregon border to the Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco CRC (533)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-June 15Closed.June 16-June 30Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook.July 1-July 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.Aug. 1-Aug. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Sept. 1-Oct. 15Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Antisnagging rule in effect. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.Oct. 16-Dec. 31Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco to Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the I-182 Bridge) CRC (534)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.SteelheadYear-roundClosed to fishing for or retaining.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' radius of the Columbia Irrigation District (CID) fish barrier at the mouth of the CID wasteway at Columbia ParkAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the I-182 Bridge) at Pasco to the I-182 Bridge CRC (534)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.SteelheadYear-roundClosed to fishing for or retaining.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-July 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook. Open only to bank fishing with hand-casted lines from the shore on the Richland/Benton County side of the river.Sept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from I-182 Bridge to WDFW markers 1/4 mile downstream of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 Wasteway (Ringold Wasteway) outlet CRC (535)All speciesTwo-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-Sept. 30Closed.Oct. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon located in Sec.12, T10N, R28E CRC (535)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).Sept. 1-Nov. 30CLOSED WATERS.Dec. 1-Aug. 31Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.TroutDec. 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.SteelheadDec. 1-Aug. 31Closed to fishing for or retaining.Other game fishDec. 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonDec. 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.from 1/4 mile downstream of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wateway (Ringold wasteway) outlet to 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek CRC (535)All speciesTwo-pole allowed, except sturgeon. See South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 spillway at the Ringold Springs access for spillway rules. Night closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-Apr. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained. Open to fishing from the bank on the hatchery side of the river only.Apr. 16-Sept. 30Closed.Oct. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.between markers located 100' upstream and 100' downstream of the Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek and extending 100' towards mid-riverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek to the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing CRC (535)All speciesTwo-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-Sept. 30Closed.Oct. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing to Vernita Bridge CRC (536)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).Feb. 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed. Except sturgeon.Oct. 16-Jan. 31CLOSED WATERS.TroutFeb. 1-Oct. 15Catch-and-release.SteelheadYear-roundClosed to fishing for or retaining.Other game fishFeb. 1-Oct. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonFeb. 1-Oct. 15Catch-and-release.from Vernita Bridge to 400' downstream of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet chan- nel (Jackson Creek) CRC (536)All speciesNight closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.SteelheadYear-roundClosed to fishing for or retaining.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31Closed.Sept. 1-Apr. 30Catch-and-release.from the marker 400' downstream of the mouth of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek) to the boundary markers 650' below the fish ladder at Priest Rapids Dam CRC (536)All speciesTwo-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead and sturgeon only).All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.SteelheadYear-roundClosed to fishing for or retaining.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild adult Chinook.Aug. 16-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho.SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31Closed.Sept. 1-Apr. 30Catch-and-release.at Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel extending to mid-stream Columbia River between boundary markers located 400' downstream of outlet channel to marker 100' upstream of outlet channelAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from boundary markers 650' below the fish ladder at Priest Rapids Dam to the upstream line of the damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Priest Rapids Dam to a line from boundary markers 750' downstream of east fish ladder and 500' downstream of west fish ladder at Wanapum Dam CRC (537)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.Sept. 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundNight closure. Catch-and-release.at Wanapum Dam between the upstream line of the dam to boundary markers 750' downstream of east fish ladder and 500' downstream of west fish ladderAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Wanapum Dam to boundary markers 400' downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam CRC (539)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.Sept. 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundNight closure. Catch-and-release.from the boundary markers 400' downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam to the upstream line of the damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the upstream line of the Rock Island Dam to boundary markers 400' down- stream of the Rocky Reach Dam fish ladders CRC (541)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release. Night closure.at Rocky Reach Dam between the upstream line of the dam to boundary markers 400' downstream of the fish laddersAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam to boundary markers 400' below the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan Co. side) and fish ladder (on Douglas Co. side) at Wells Dam CRC (543)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release. Night closure.between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers 400' below the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan Co. side) and fish ladder (on Douglas Co. side) at Wells DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Wells Dam to Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster CRC (545)All speciesJuly 16-Sept. 30Two-Pole allowed.TroutJuly 16-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.Aug. 16-July 15Closed.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 16-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release. Night closure.from Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster to the Hwy. 17 Bridge CRC (545)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.TroutJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.Aug. 16-June 30Closed.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundNight closure. Catch-and-release.from Hwy. 17 Bridge to the Corps of Engineers safety marker on the Douglas County shore to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek CRC (545)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15Two-Pole allowed.Year-roundCLOSED to fishing from the Okanogan shore.TroutJuly 1-Aug. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.Aug. 16-June 30Closed.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including up to 4 sockeye and no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.SturgeonYear-roundNight closure. Catch-and-release.downstream of Chief Joseph Dam from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engi- neers safety zone markerAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.

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FAQ about Chelan Falls fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Chelan Falls, Washington?

Anglers in Chelan Falls, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Roses Lake, Lake Pateros, and Lake Entiat.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Chelan Falls?

Most commonly caught species around Chelan Falls, WA:

Largemouth bass - 652 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 634 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 445 reported catches
Northern pikeminnow - 206 reported catches
Cutthroat trout - 130 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Chelan Falls fishing reports?

The latest Chelan Falls, WA fishing reports are:

@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River.
@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River.
@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutbow at Entiat River.
@vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@loganlindsay8354 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Chelan.

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