Fishing at
Chopaka Lake Okanogan County


Chopaka Lake is a large freshwater highland lake located in Okanogan County, Washington. At an elevation of 2911 ft. and 133.2 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 133.2 acres
Elevation: 2911 ft.
Boat Launch: None

Chopaka Lake Stocking Reports

Chopaka Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.02 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 1.02 lbs. In the past, Chopaka Lake stocked hundreds of rainbow averaging 0.86 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 19, 2024 200 Rainbow @ 1.02lbs
May 9, 2023 125 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
June 1, 2022 100 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 29, 2020 100 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 23, 2016 50 Rainbow @ 1lbs


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Chopaka Lake Map

Chopaka Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Chopaka Lake provides opportunities for rainbow trout throughout the year.


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Rainbow trout

Chopaka Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

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


Chopaka Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Chopaka Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is all day. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Popular baits used include nymph and dry for rainbow trout. Stationary fly fishing and trolling with fly are the common and successful methods used at Chopaka Lake to catch rainbow trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Chopaka Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Chopaka Lake, including Blue Lake 2, Spectacle Lake, Conners Lake, Whitestone Lake and Blue Lake 3.

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For November:
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Stocking:
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For November:
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Conners Lake

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
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Okanogan County
13.8 mi. away
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Whitestone Lake

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
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15.9 mi. away
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Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
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