Lake Viviane near Leavenworth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Chelan County, Washington, you have Lake Viviane. Height above sea level is 6,781 feet. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It sits higher than most water we list in Washington. Leavenworth is the closest place, 9.7 miles off. Cashmere lies 15 miles off, West Wenatchee another 20 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Viviane

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Chelan County, recorded fish include cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Lake Viviane in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 21°F to 55°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Lake Viviane runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. There are toilets mapped about 170 yards away. The water borders Core Enchantments Permit Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Temple Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lake Viviane may have changed since it was mapped.