Saucer Lake Fishing in Chelan County, Washington

• Overview

  The Chelan County entry here is Saucer Lake, in Washington. It lies 4,472 feet above sea level. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest town is Gold Bar, 26 miles away. Leavenworth lies 28 miles off, Sultan another 31 miles. Also worth knowing: Cup Lake 0.4 miles away, Pete Lake after 0.6 miles, Scrabble Lake 0.8 miles away, Margaret Lake after 0.9 miles and Little Pete Lake 0.9 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Saucer Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Chelan County, recorded fish include cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Saucer Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 57°F, with December the cold end at about 23°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Saucer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Cup Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Saucer Lake is worth confirming on the day.