The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Wenatchee
Chelan County, Washington · 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
48°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Wenatchee
Lake Wenatchee is a natural lake in Chelan County, Washington, covering 2,480 acres.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.5 miles. At about 1,870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 244 ft. Leavenworth lies about 15 miles to the south. The closest city is Sammamish, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 244 ft
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,870 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Chelan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Washington mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Wenatchee
- Leavenworthabout 15 mi south
- Cashmereabout 23 mi southeast
- Granite Fallsabout 25 mi east
- Entiatabout 26 mi east
- Sammamishnearest city, about 60 mi west
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Questions about Lake Wenatchee
What fish are in Lake Wenatchee?
Lakes like Lake Wenatchee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Wenatchee?
About 244 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Wenatchee?
2,480 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Wenatchee?
Leavenworth is about 15 miles south; Cashmere is about 23 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Wenatchee today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Wenatchee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
