Washington Fishing Reports · Lakes · Central Region
Chopaka Lake is a remote fly-only lake in the Okanogan highlands, famous for callibaetis hatches and rainbows.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Chopaka Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Chopaka Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and near the end of the season.
Leeches and nymphs along the shoreline.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Chopaka Lake and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Chopaka Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Parachute Adams #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Chopaka Lake lake details
| Access | Rough road from Loomis to the BLM campground. |
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| Elevation | About 2,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Loomis, Washington |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Fly fishing only with a seasonal window. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 12 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Closed in winter. |
| Camping | BLM campground at the lake |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Steep, rough road. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Closed.
Spring
Opening and chironomids.
Summer
Callibaetis.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From Tonasket, take Loomis-Oroville Road to Loomis and follow signs to Chopaka.