Chopaka Lake

One of two fly fishing only lakes within Okanogan County. A very popular fishery in a scenic setting. There are two campgrounds located on the lake, one owned by DNR and one owned by BLM. Two small graveled boat launches are available. Expect rainbow trout in the 12-18 inch range.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Fly fishing only for this lake

Shoreline access: Good - Shore access is avialable from either DNR or BLM campground areas.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 133.20 ac.
Elevation: 2911 ft.
Center: 48.917747, -119.69997
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: CHOPAKA LK (OKAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 19, 2024	Rainbow	200	0.98	WELLS HATCHERY
May 11, 2023	Rainbow	125	1.3	WELLS HATCHERY
May 9, 2023	Rainbow	125	1.3	WELLS HATCHERY
Jun 1, 2022	Rainbow	100	1	WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 22, 2021	Rainbow	100	2.16	WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2020	Rainbow	100	2.34	WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2019	Rainbow	100	1.2	WELLS HATCHERY
May 23, 2016	Rainbow	50	1	WELLS HATCHERY
Oct 9, 2014	Rainbow	500	2.49	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 3, 2013	Rainbow	500	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.