Clear Lake (Chelan County)

Eight miles south of Wenatchee, access is south off of Stemilt Loop Road.  This small lake is planted in the spring with catchable-size Rainbow as weather and road conditions allow. This lake also occasionally receives late spring fingerling plants of Tiger Trout.  There is a fair carry-over of Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Public land borders the entire lake and provides great access over mild terrain.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Chelan
Acreage: 4.00 ac.
Elevation: 2995 ft.
Center: 47.297111, -120.301716
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: CLEAR LK (CHEL)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 20, 2002 Rainbow 24 0.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 19, 2002 Rainbow 3,080 2.8 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 19, 2002 Rainbow 40 0.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 7, 2001 Rainbow 2,970 2.2 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 7, 2001 Rainbow 19 0.333 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 15, 2001 Rainbow 2,600 2.6 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 25, 2000 Rainbow 6,076 2.8 CHELAN HATCHERY
Apr 21, 1999 Rainbow 3,025 2.75 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 7, 1996 Rainbow 3,245 2.95 CHELAN HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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Clear Lake
Photo by WDFW