Lake Chelan gathering

Why yes we would!!! we have been kicking this around for over a year. We took the old boat to chelan a few years ago and cruised the lower lake. We got up as far a 25 mile camp ground, they have their own marine for those camping. We also checked out some of the boat in camps They all have their own dock. With no limit of lake trout and camp grounds with dock we are roaring to go.
 
Hey, Guys

For we who drop in on this site several times a day when we're home, and check out most of the new postings out of curiosity, at least, please tell us out-of-towners where some of these local destinations are. A quick map search puts me in Lake Champlain! Give us a nearby town or zip code, please, of these great, interesting places.

Thanks,
Bob Cat
 
I've been wanting to get over there for quite awhile. I've been there twice pre-C-Dory but never with the C-Dory. In my mind August (especially early August) would be bad as that's PRIME Neah Bay Salmon time. For me, early to mid-July would be fabulous. However, I'd be willing to come most any time even if Ihave to miss some Neah Bay time. I'd rather go to the North end and stay up near Stehekin. To me, Lake Chelan is one of the most beautiful places in the countrly especially on the North half. Love that place...

Best Roger...
 
Lake Chelan, one of the largest lakes in Washington State is located about 90 miles east of Seattle (as the crow flies) on the eastern and dry side of the state.

Would love to go! Name the time. Robbi
 
We have taken our CDory to Chelan 4 times. In the summertime the lake is crowded with jet skiers and go fast boats with skiers. Before the end of school or after Labor Day I have found to be the best times. Back in 2002 we spent two weeks in September on the lake and had a wonderful time with very few other boats.
The lake gets drawn down in the fall and winter months and does not get back to full level untill around Memorial Day. Once you get above 25 mile creek it gets very remote and a lot more interesting.
To search just put in the town of Chelan, Washington. The town of Stehiken is opened year round, it is at the end of the lake.
I have some pictures of our trip and will post them tomorrow.
 
Lake Chelan is much less crowded if you go to the north end (above the 30 mile mark or so). The south end is is drier and warmer but is much busier. I've been at Stehekin near the 4th of July and only seen about 300-400 people total in the area.

Roger
 
I would be interested in this trip too. I have been there once with my first boat, and the lake trout fishing was fantastic! Had to go deep on the rigger, but the action was very fast. They also have rainbow's, kokanee, and burbot which I've never fished for but are supposed to be very good. I didn't make it too far uplake, but would sure like to try. I also would prefer early- mid summer, or late spring. August and early september is hard, too may salmon in the area. But it sure sounds like a blast.


Sark
 
As a somewhat local, I will echo the before school being out and after Labor Day as the most ideal times. The summer season is a ZOO to say the least and don't even think about going to Chelan on one of the three summer holidays especially the 4th of July. Keeps law enforcement on land and sea more than busy. The weather from mid July through August can easily be in the upper 90's to 100 and that is our fire season over here, although we have just about consumed all of the standing fuel on the north shore. Even if there is fire along the lake, it is still usable, just not in the immediate vacinity due to aircraft, workboats and the effected campgrounds. Wouldn't have gone into this, but the issue came up year before last on a couple of the posts. The upper lake is the more scenic and remote and the campgrounds are nice like stated earlier.

Still no boat yet :sad , but plan to take delivery 04 of 07 :D . If the State Park at 25 mile is used for launching and camping, I would be able to come with truck and camper and maybe beg a ride. This is a good place to launch as it puts you about mid-lake.

At any rate, it is a beautiful lake, there are not many go-fast-boats on the lake at the before and after the summer season and it would be a great destination.

Oh yea, for those into wine ILO or in addition to :beer, there are a number of wineries close to the lake.

Doug
 
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