Fish Lake (Chelan County)

Fish Lake, located in Chelan County near Plain, Washington, is a highly productive, year-round fishing destination celebrated for its balanced trout and perch fisheries, including exceptional ice fishing. This picturesque lake receives regular infusions of Rainbow Trout, particularly in spring, ensuring bountiful opportunities for anglers throughout the spring and fall seasons. Success is common with traditional bait-fishing from shore or docks, or by trolling small lures from boats. Recent introductions of Kokanee fry are also contributing to the growing trout catches, alongside the occasional, more elusive Brown Trout.

Yellow Perch are exceedingly popular here, with peak action occurring during the winter ice fishing season, though they provide consistent catches year-round. Anglers are encouraged to harvest Perch and Largemouth Bass to support the lake's trout populations. Largemouth Bass offer an additional warmwater challenge, especially active in spring and summer around submerged cover. Access is primarily via Cove Resort, which offers boat launches and dock fishing for a fee, with some limited public shoreline access also available. Two-pole fishing is permitted, but anglers should always verify current WDFW regulations for specific limits and seasonal updates at this versatile Chelan County gem.