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Kachess Lake

Description:

Kachess Dam and Reservoir are part of the Yakima Project. The reservoir is located on the Kachess River. The reservoir has 6,535 surface acres and 24 miles of shoreline. Fish species include kokanee salmon, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout. Boat launching is poor after reservoir is drawn down in late summer and fall.

Directions:

Site is located off I-90 northwest of Ellensburg, Washington.

Phone:

509-852-1100

Email:

Address:

Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District 803 W. 2nd Street Cle Elum, WA 98922

Activities:

Boating Camping Fishing Hunting Picnicking Water Sports

Organization:

BOR - Bureau of Reclamation

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