Fishing Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan is one of Washington States most productive fisheries. Fishermen consistently take out salmon, rainbow and lake trout, burbot cod, bass and other game fish. A 29.2 lb salmon took first place during the 1994 Spring salmon derby, while lake trout up to 25 lbs. have recently been pulled from Lake Chelans depths.

Photo by Bruce Hurst The lake is fished deep for salmon and lake trout, useing flashers and herring, dodgers and downriggers. But good sized trout and smallmouth bass can be caught right along the rocky shoreline, and from the docks and public parks. Check with the Chelan and Manson sporting good stores, for tips on the best equipment, fishing spots and techniques. Or go with the pros and book a trip with one of Lake Chelans experienced fishing guides.

For more information about local fisheries, ask the Chamber for the free brochure: "The One That Got Away"

7th Annual Lake Chelan King Salmon Derby May 17,18,19.
Win Thousands	Cash & Prizes
1st $4000.00	6th $800.00
2nd $2500.00	7th $700.00
3rd $1750.00	8th $600.00
4th $1300.00	9th $500.00
5th $1000.00	10th $400.00

DERBY SEMINAR, May16@6:00 p.m.
The Derby kick-off seminar will be held on Thursday, May 16 at Campbells Lodge Resort, starting at 6:00 p.m.

DAILY BIG FISH AWARD
A product prize will be awarded to the largest Chinook Salmon registered each day of the derby. Only legal Chinook Salmon 24" or larger are eligible. The entering angler must have a valid derby ticket in possession prior to the catch of the entered fish.

DERBY TEAM AWARDS
Pre-registered teams will be eligible for a daily prize of $100.00 cash for the highest gross average weight of the day. The team with the highest gross average for the derby will recieve a $200.00 cash prize. All teams must be registered prior to May 17, 1996

$500.00 MYSTERY FISH AWARD
The mystery salmon winner will be determined by the weight and length of the salmon entered into the derby. The contestent whose fish comes closest to the weight and length of the mystery fish without going over either the weight or length wins.

OPEN DRAWING
Every holder of a derby ticket is eligible for an open drawing for a Lawrence X25A Sonar. The drawing will be held at the awards ceremony on May 17, 1996--Must Be Present To Win!

WALTER C. JOHNSON MEMORIAL TROPHY & PRIZE
In memory of Walter C. Johnson , a perpetual trophy has been donated to honor the juvenile fisherman catching the largest Chinook Salmon during our derby each year.

SKUNK AWARD
For anglers holding a valid derby ticket and got SKUNKED during the derby. A drawing will be held for anglers that did not enter a legal 24" Lake Chelan Salmon during the derby, May 17,18,&(10 a.m.)19, 1996 This award is sponsered by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce for the amount of $100.00 cash.

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