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Lake Wenatchee

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Washington, United States

4.5·89 catches

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Rainbow trout

6 in · 2 oz

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Brown trout

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Northern pikeminnow

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Northern pikeminnow

8 in · 1 lb

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Northern pikeminnow

15 in · 2 lb

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Northern pikeminnow

12 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Lake Wenatchee is a lake located in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Sockeye salmon, Northern pikeminnow, and Dolly varden.

Location

47°49′26.7″N 120°46′44.2″W
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Official website

parks.wa.gov

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Fishing regulations at Lake Wenatchee, WA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

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Reviews of Lake Wenatchee

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Cities nearby

Leavenworth

16.7 miles away

Cashmere

25.7 miles away

Entiat

28.0 miles away

Skykomish

28.0 miles away

Manson

28.9 miles away

Wenatchee

34.1 miles away

Chelan

34.9 miles away

Waterville

35.1 miles away

Index

36.0 miles away

East Wenatchee

36.4 miles away

Chelan Falls

36.7 miles away

Snoqualmie Pass

41.5 miles away

Methow

41.5 miles away

Ronald

42.5 miles away

Rock Island

43.0 miles away

Pateros

43.7 miles away

Easton

44.3 miles away

South Cle Elum

44.8 miles away

Thorp

52.6 miles away

Crescent Bar

55.9 miles away

Ellensburg

58.0 miles away

Quincy

59.4 miles away

Sunland Estates

62.6 miles away

Cliffdell

63.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Wenatchee fishing

📍 Where is Lake Wenatchee located?
Lake Wenatchee is a lake located in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°49′26.7″N 120°46′44.2″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Wenatchee is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Wenatchee by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Wenatchee?
The most common species in Lake Wenatchee are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Wenatchee fishing reports?
The latest Lake Wenatchee fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Wenatchee?

Fishing in Washington requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

In Washington, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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