Lake Chelan Fishing Forecast

47.8812° N, 120.184° W

Fishing conditions for Lake Chelan

Today Tomorrow Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
sunrise 06:05
sunset 20:02

Biting score

79%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, August 22
6:48 PM

ClearSkyNight
19° FEELS LIKE16°
wind
3.9 m/s GUSTS5.85 m/s
100.9 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
55%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
10%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:59AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Lake Chelan Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lake Chelan, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (11 PM peak) and Today (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Chelan.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:02 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.1 mph (5.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 12:01 AM.

About this spot

  • Lake Chelan Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lake Chelan, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (11 PM peak) and Today (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Chelan.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:02 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.1 mph (5.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 12:01 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 2

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Lake Chelan, the spectacular 1,486-foot-deep glacial fjord in Chelan County, Washington, is one of the most beautiful and unique fishing lakes in North America, with Chinook salmon, lake trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout, and burbot fishing in the stunning North Cascades setting. Spot Features: Lake Chelan in Chelan County, Washington, is a spectacular 1,486-foot-deep glacial fjord lake in north-central Washington, home to Chinook salmon, lake trout, kokanee salmon, cutthroat trout, and burbot fishing in one of the most dramatically beautiful inland lakes in North America, accessible from the town of Chelan and by ferry from Stehekin. Seasonality: Chinook salmon and lake trout are the primary targets in Lake Chelan in Chelan County, Washington, year-round, with Chinook salmon most abundant in summer and lake trout accessible year-round in the deep lake. Kokanee salmon are a summer target. Cutthroat trout are year-round. Burbot are a unique cold-water species present in the depths.
  • G
    Guest 29 May 2026
    Wonderful kokanee fishing!
Guest:

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