Skip to content

Trapper Lake

Trapper Lake is a lake in Washington, near Chelan County.

Live lake forecast

Trapper Lake Fishing Weather

National Weather Service
Loading current weather…

Fish species in Trapper Lake

Trapper Lake is a lake in Chelan County, Washington and covers about 148.29 acres.

During a methodical search near a rocky edge before changing areas, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Trapper Lake include Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

During a cold winter outing near a clean gravel patch after warm rain, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During a check of nearby water near a small drop in stained water, 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 one pass along the first break near an open-water edge close to shade, spring fishing starts with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a calm morning near a narrow cove beside useful cover, 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 a short evening pass near a clean gravel patch near firm bottom, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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.

✉Join the Fishing Tips Daily newsletter waiting list

Our newsletter is not sending yet. Leave your email if you would like to hear from us when it launches.

By joining, you agree to receive our newsletter when it launches. To request removal before then, contact us. Read our privacy policy.