Larch Lake near Leavenworth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Larch Lake is one of the Chelan County waters in Washington. The ground round it is lake country bush. The water covers some 30 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is among the larger waters listed here for Chelan County. Head to Leavenworth, 14 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 60 miles to Bellevue, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Larch Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Chelan County list cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Larch Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 55°F in August and bottoms out near 21°F in December. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Anyone fishing Larch Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Cup Lake, 0.4 miles out. Confirm access to Larch Lake locally before you travel.