Fishing at
Keechelus Lake Kittitas County


Keechelus Lake is a very large freshwater highland lake located in Kittitas County, Washington. At an elevation of 2521 ft. and 2408.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including burbot, kokanee, bull trout, golden trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, pygmy whitefish and westslope cutthroat trout. Keechelus Lake provides a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 2408.5 acres
Elevation: 2521 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Keechelus Boat Launch

Keechelus Lake Stocking Reports

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Keechelus Lake Map

Keechelus Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Keechelus Lake provides opportunities for burbot, kokanee, bull trout, golden trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, pygmy whitefish and westslope cutthroat trout throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Burbot
Kokanee
Bull trout
Golden trout
Rainbow trout
Cutthroat trout
Pygmy Whitefish
Westslope cutthroat trout

Keechelus Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee.



Keechelus Lake Pictures & Media

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For February:
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For February:
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