LAKE CHELAN

[HEADSHOT]

i was considering hunting lake chelan? Anyone have any thoughts on that area? oR advice do's and donts?

[dbllunger]

That is a pretty large area you are talking about.  Need to narrow it down.

[fc2038]

  What side of the lake what unit? I might be able to help you out if I know

[bobcat]

Hey guys I think he posted because he wants us to narrow it down for him. From the little bit I know of the area, you've basically got the Entiat and Slide Ridge GMU's on one side, and Manson and Alta on the other. None of which are going to have very high success rates for the general rifle season. I know you said in your other post that you would prefer to bow hunt, and that may be a good option in that area if you're able/willing to hike. Either that or hire an outfitter to pack you in to the high country. The first week of September would be a good time to be in that country. As far as which unit, the Entiat is out as it's too low. Slide Ridge could be good, and Manson and Alta both real good possibilities if you can get into the higher elevations. Also the Glacier Peak Wilderness, which is the Clark GMU would be a great option if you are able to get in there.

[HEADSHOT]

I hunted mildred lakes area which is in the olympics for 2 years in a row. I was told if you take a boat to the otherside of the lake its got great pack in hunting? I dont have money to get an outfitter but do have a boat and a week to do the hunt?/ I keep hereing the eastside is going to be tough hunting so i am looking for more of the east central part of the state. I am tired of pushing brush for blacktails and am looking for areas to hike into.

[deerslyr]

Im perdy sure I heard it is STEEP where you are talking about and you better have a big boat cus the waves can get pretty gnarly out there.

[fc2038]

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[gasman]

Pick a unit and follow the snow line.

Early season, you need to be up as high as you can and follow the snow line down.

[wilsongideon]

the lake is pretty open. . .not to much brush  but its straight up from the boat on all sides

[HEADSHOT]

i dont care i just want a good hunt and a long hike! As for big waves I earn my pay check teach the boat drivers of the world on the columboia river! I am a surfman in the united states coast guard! I am not to spoked about some wind chop on a lake. I do look forward to packin in to this area just dont know were to start?

[ICEMAN]

.... I am not to spoked about some wind chop on a lake.

Hey dude. Chelan can be deadly. This lake has rogue waves over 6 feet, with no safe harbors for 20+ miles. Many dead hunters on the bottom of that lake.

[popeshawnpaul]

Early season bowhunting is tough.  I've seen 2 bucks in 10 days of hunting there the last 2 years.  I suppose if you get up high and hike in, but then you can do that to those areas without a boat so I'm not sure the lake has much to do with it.  Maybe late season if they get pushed down... 

[deerslyr]

I dont doubt your boating skills, am just sayin dont take a 14 ft. dingy out there expectin some "lake chop"....i dont care how good of a boater you are  

[HEADSHOT]

I have had friends hunt the lake and they drive in then hike out. I dont know, if the weather is nice the hike up will be a warm one in september? As for the country been looking on line awesome! Thanks for everyones advice I dig that area!

[popeshawnpaul]

Lake chop?  I have a 26 footer and have been scared on that lake.  Don't think of it like a lake.  Think of it like the ocean.  Like Iceman said, there are a lot of boats on the bottom of that lake.