Also known as "Spring Hill Reservoir and Lower Wheeler Reservoir", this lake is seven miles south of Wenatchee and provides good to excellent trout fishing in the spring and fall. Access is south off of Stemilt Loop Road on Orr Creek Road. This body of water is actually a manmade reservoir operated by the Wenatchee Heights Reclamation District. Fish planted here typically include fingerling sized Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout and Brown Trout depending on availability. Please be aware that a minimum size of 18", one fish daily limit and selective gear rules now apply to this lake in an effort to provide a quality fishery.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Special fishing restrictions:
- Selective gear rules in effect
Shoreline access: Good - The Northern half of the lake is bordered by Department of Natural Resources land and provides good walk in access over mild terrain.
Species you might catch
- Bluegill
- Brook trout
- Brown bullhead
- Brown trout
- Largemouth bass
- Rainbow trout
- Tiger trout
- Yellow perch
Lake information
County: Chelan
Acreage: 18.30 ac.
Elevation: 3424 ft.
Center: 47.303782, -120.334751
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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May 23, 2023 | Rainbow | 126 | 2.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 8, 2018 | Rainbow | 1,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Jun 6, 2017 | Rainbow | 100 | 0.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Jun 6, 2017 | Rainbow | 2,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 12, 2016 | Rainbow | 891 | 1.98 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 12, 2016 | Rainbow | 100 | 0.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 4, 2016 | Rainbow | 1,320 | 2.2 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 3, 2016 | Rainbow | 2,860 | 2.2 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Apr 22, 2015 | Rainbow | 200 | 0.5 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Apr 22, 2015 | Rainbow | 6,500 | 2.47 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |