Top fish species at Upper Wheeler Reservoir

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Brook trout
Brook trout
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Brook trout

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Rainbow trout

14 in · 2 lb

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General info

Upper Wheeler Reservoir is a lake located in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout and Brook trout.

Location

47°17′14.6″N 120°22′1.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Wheeler Reservoir, 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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Ellensburg

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28.3 miles away

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28.5 miles away

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29.5 miles away

Ronald

31.5 miles away

Beverly

37.4 miles away

Easton

37.9 miles away

Schwana

38.4 miles away

Ephrata

39.1 miles away

Chelan Falls

39.5 miles away

Chelan

41.4 miles away

Manson

42.1 miles away

Mansfield

49.7 miles away

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FAQ about Upper Wheeler Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Upper Wheeler Reservoir located?
Upper Wheeler Reservoir is a lake located in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°17′14.6″N 120°22′1.5″W
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🎣 Where on Upper Wheeler Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Upper Wheeler Reservoir 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 Upper Wheeler Reservoir?
The most common species in Upper Wheeler Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Upper Wheeler Reservoir fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Upper Wheeler Reservoir?

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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