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Sauer Lake

Sauer Lake is a lake in Chelan County, Washington.

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Fish species in Sauer Lake

Sauer Lake is a lake in Chelan County, Washington and covers about 6.4 acres.

The small size of Sauer Lake makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Sauer Lake include Cutthroat Trout.

How to Read the Water

During a slow shoreline pass near the outside weed line before changing depth, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

While using a point-to-pocket comparison near a creek-side turn while the water is rising, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During the first pass near a clean gravel patch with light wind, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.

During the first hour near the mouth of a pocket beside useful cover, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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