Lake Entiat Fishing
A 8,829-acre Washington lake in Douglas and Chelan counties.
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Lake Entiat at a glance
Spread over 8,829 acres, Lake Entiat is a lake of Douglas and Chelan counties on the WDFW map. The WDFW elevation field reads 711 feet. The nearest town is Entiat, some 6 miles off. The lake layer classes it as mixed-species water managed with a trout emphasis. WDFW plants for its county are listed under WDFW Region 2.
Trailers go in at 11 launches, with 11 of them public. WDFW also lists 11 shore fishing sites. Shoreline access on the WDFW record: good.
WDFW Fish Washington lake layers on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov (surface acres, elevation, management emphasis, shoreline access, species), USGS NHD outlines, Census 2023 places, retrieved October 31, 2026.
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What the WDFW lake data says swims in Lake Entiat:
WDFW Fish Washington species layers (presence, not abundance), WDFW records and the 2026 trout plant report; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Trailer access to the water at Lake Entiat
- Daroga boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Beebe Springs boat launch on Lake Entiat1 hand launch, Discover Pass, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Daroga boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock boat launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Lincoln Rock launch on Lake EntiatDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Fishing piers at Lake Entiat
- Lake Entiat fishing piershore fishing site, Dock and shore fishing, multiple shore fishing areas
- Lake Entiat shore accessshore fishing site, 150+ meters of shore fishing areas
- Lake Entiat shore access, Chelan County (south)shore fishing site, 500+ meters of shore fishing area
- Lake Entiat shore access, Chelan County (north)shore fishing site, 500+ meters of shore fishing area
- Lake Entiat shore access near Chelan Falls (south), Chelan Countyshore fishing site, Scattered shore fishing areas
- Lake Entiat shore access near Chelan Falls (south), Chelan Countyshore fishing site, 400+ meters of shore fishing area
- Lake Entiat shore access near Chelan Falls (north)shore fishing site, Scattered shore fishing areas via trail network, access from
- Lake Entiat shore access near Paterosshore fishing site, 800+ meters of shore fishing area
- Beebe Springs on Lake Entiatfishing pier
- Beebe Springs on Lake Entiatfishing pier
- Beebe Springs on Lake Entiatfishing pier
More WDFW and park launches around Lake Entiat
- Lake Chelan, Beach Row dockLake Chelan, 8 miles north
- Lake Chelan launchLake Chelan, 8 miles north
- Roses Lake boat launchRoses Lake, 10 miles north
WDFW Water Access Sites and Shore Fishing Sites layers (geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov) and the Washington State Parks boat launch layer, retrieved October 31, 2026. A Discover Pass is needed to park at WDFW access sites and State Parks launches.
How full Lake Entiat is
USACE Northwestern Division water management data, RRH.Elev-Forebay.Inst.1Hour.0.CBT-REV, reading for October 31, 2026 PST, retrieved October 31, 2026; series datum not stated. Provisional.
The Lake Entiat panel shows the newest value on file, dated.
Size and daily limits on Lake Entiat
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Year-round (statewide lake season, p.23) |
| Trout (combined rivers and lakes same day) | The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers. | see the pamphlet |
| Lake Trout | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Eastern Brook Trout (EBT) | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Dolly Varden/Bull Trout | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
On Lake Entiat the statewide freshwater rows hold unless a Special Rule below says otherwise.
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026.
How Lake Entiat compares in its part of Washington
By WDFW acreage, Wapato Lake (Chelan County) tops the table with 195.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation | Launches | 2026 plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Entiat | 8,829 | 711 ft | 11 | 0 | |
| Roses Lake | 10 miles north | 178 | 1,168 ft | 1 | 6 |
| Dry Lake | 11 miles north | 81 | 1,167 ft | 0 | 1 |
| Wapato Lake (Chelan County) | 11 miles north | 195 | 1,232 ft | 0 | 1 |
| Lower Antilon Lake | 14 miles north | 36 | 2,329 ft | 0 | 0 |
| Upper Antilon Lake | 15 miles north | 34 | 2,329 ft | 0 | 0 |
WDFW Fish Washington lake layers, access layers and the 2026 trout plant report; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Next to Lake Entiat
Lakes a brief detour from Lake Entiat
- Roses Lake10 miles north
- Dry Lake11 miles north
- Wapato Lake (Chelan County)11 miles north
- Lower Antilon Lake14 miles north
- Upper Antilon Lake15 miles north
Tackle counters within a quick drive of Lake Entiat
- Sportsman's Warehouse East Wenatcheesporting goods store, East Wenatchee, 24 miles
Who runs guided trips on Lake Entiat
- Allan's Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Chelan, (509) 670-0411
- Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service Fishing Tripscharter, Manson, (509) 687-0709
- Don Talbot's Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Wenatchee, (509) 679-8641
Washington towns with beds close by Lake Entiat
- Entiat6 miles
- Manson8 miles
- Waterville9 miles
The counties around Lake Entiat
- Douglas Countyseat: Waterville
- Chelan Countyseat: Wenatchee
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A photo key to fish at Lake Entiat
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Quick replies about fishing Lake Entiat
How do I find Lake Entiat on a county map?
Search Douglas and Chelan counties on the map, about 6 miles from Entiat.
Is Lake Entiat a large lake for Washington?
Some 8,829 acres by WDFW.
Can a trailered boat get onto Lake Entiat from a listed launch?
The layers list 11 launches (11 public); Daroga boat launch on Lake Entiat is one.
Which fish do WDFW sources tie to Lake Entiat?
rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and pumpkinseed, by the WDFW layers and plants.
How many trout go home from Lake Entiat under the 2026-27 pamphlet?
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout: In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5.; Year-round (statewide lake season, p.23).
What does a WDFW freshwater license cost for a day at Lake Entiat?
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
When did WDFW last plant trout in Lake Entiat?
No hatchery rows name it this year.
Where do Lake Entiat regulars stock up?
Sportsman's Warehouse East Wenatchee, about 24 miles away tops our shop list here.
Has Lake Entiat been drawn down, by the newest reading?
The level band shows the newest reading with its agency and date (USACE NWD water management (dataquery)).
Make the drive out to Lake Entiat
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