Fishing at
Roses Lake Chelan County


Roses Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Chelan County, Washington. At an elevation of 1168 ft. and 178.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, brown trout, tiger trout, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Roses Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Tiger Trout,Brown Trout
Lake Size: 178.2 acres
Elevation: 1168 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Roses Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Roses Lake Stocking Reports

Roses Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow, tiger trout and brown trout. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 2 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of rainbow, tiger trout and brown trout at an average of 0.44 lbs. In the past, Roses Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow, tiger trout and brown trout averaging 0.41 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
November 6, 2024 750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 5, 2024 2100 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
November 5, 2024 11500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 8, 2024 6000 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 8, 2024 250 Rainbow @ 2lbs
November 7, 2023 20253 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
October 19, 2023 1584 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
October 4, 2023 330 Tiger Trout @ 0.33lbs
October 4, 2023 104 Brown Trout @ 0.36lbs
September 21, 2023 2000 Brown Trout @ 0.37lbs
September 14, 2023 2000 Tiger Trout @ 0.36lbs
May 10, 2023 3250 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 10, 2023 200 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 10, 2023 2000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 3, 2022 10125 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 24, 2022 3750 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
October 17, 2022 3750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 6, 2022 2250 Brown Trout @ 0.4lbs
September 15, 2022 4000 Brown Trout @ 0.4lbs
March 24, 2022 250 Rainbow @ 1lbs
March 18, 2022 2000 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
November 20, 2021 6750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 18, 2021 5250 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 14, 2021 12285 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
November 13, 2021 2000 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
November 13, 2021 4590 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
March 26, 2021 250 Rainbow @ 2lbs
March 24, 2021 2000 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
November 13, 2020 17750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 29, 2020 1800 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
September 29, 2020 645 Rainbow @ 0.67lbs
April 3, 2020 250 Rainbow @ 2lbs
April 20, 2017 185 Rainbow @ 2lbs
April 13, 2016 100 Rainbow @ 2lbs


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Roses Lake Map

Roses Lake Fish Species

Roses Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for bluegill, yellow perch and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch brown trout, tiger trout, black crappie, brown bullhead, channel catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Brown trout
Tiger trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Roses Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Roses Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Crappie is also a popular species to fish for at Roses Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Roses Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Roses Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around all day.


Roses Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Roses Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Roses Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and trolling with fly for rainbow trout.


Roses Lake - Bluegill Fishing Tips

At Roses Lake, the best time for catching bluegill is evening. Anglers also reported success with bluegill around afternoon. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Roses Lake to catch bluegill.


Roses Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching crappie at Roses Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with crappie around evening. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and trolling for crappie.



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