Hidden Lake Fishing near Leavenworth, Washington

• Overview

  Hidden Lake is a Chelan County water, in Washington. This is mixed woodland country. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Leavenworth sits 17 miles from the bank. After that come Cashmere at 26 miles and Granite Falls at 28 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple. It is easier to fish well than to fish quickly.

• Where to Fish on Hidden Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Chelan County, recorded fish include cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Hidden Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 26°F to 62°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Hidden Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Little Wenatchee River, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Hidden Lake before loading the car.