LAKE CHELAN AT PURPLE POINT AT STEHEKIN

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Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin


April 25, 2024

1,090 ft

Lake Chelan at Purple Point in Stehekin, WA is a popular recreational area that has a rich history and unique hydrology. The lake is over 50 miles long and is fed by snowpack from the surrounding mountains, including the North Cascades. The lake's surface flow is primarily from the Stehekin River, which runs through the valley and into the lake. The snowpack providers for the lake include the North Cascades National Park and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The area was historically used by the Native American tribes who fished and hunted in the area. Today, the lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The area also supports some agriculture, including orchards and vineyards.



Geolocation -120.014, 47.835
Elevation 1,093.1 ft
Elevation Of Reservoir Water Surface Above Datum, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 1,084.62 ft
2023-03-31
Maximum 1,099.55 ft
2020-07-21
Average 1,088 ft
Dam_Height 33
Hydraulic_Height 57
Drainage_Area 952
Year_Completed 1927
Nid_Storage 676100
Hazard_Potential Significant
Structural_Height 66
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
River_Or_Stream Chelan River
Foundations Rock, Soil
Surface_Area 32980
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Tainter (radial) - 8
Dam_Length 490
Nid_Height 66

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Tiffany Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Summit Lake (Okanogan County)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               
CARTY RESERVOIR
BOARDMAN SEWAGE LAGOONS
JOHN DAY LOCK AND DAM
SAND DUNES WASTEWATER LAGOON DAM
PATERSON RANCH RESERVOIR
PORT OF MORROW WWT LAGOON
WATTS BROS ORGANIC DAIRY LAGOON 2
WATTS BROS ORGANIC DAIRY LAGOON 3

Area Boat Ramps

GREEN LAKE ROAD 50-374, OKANOGAN
Okanogan Watershed, Washington
U.S. 2 13253, EAST WENATCHEE
Upper Columbia-Entiat Watershed, Washington
APPLE CAPITOL RECREATIONAL LOOP TRAIL, WENATCHEE
Upper Columbia-Entiat Watershed, Washington
WA 17 GRANT COUNTY
Banks Lake Watershed, Washington
WA 17 GRANT COUNTY
Banks Lake Watershed, Washington
LAKEVIEW ROAD NORTHEAST GRANT COUNTY
Banks Lake Watershed, Washington
JUNIPER STREET NORTH SOAP LAKE
Banks Lake Watershed, Washington
SPANISH CASTLE ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
Upper Columbia-Entiat Watershed, Washington
WA 17 GRANT COUNTY
Banks Lake Watershed, Washington
APPLE CAPITAL RECREATION LOOP TRAIL, WENATCHEE
Upper Columbia-Entiat Watershed, Washington

Rafting & Kayaking

BOUNDARY OF THE NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK TO ENDS 1/4 MILE UPSTREAM OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE STEHEKIN RIVER
Lake Chelan Watershed, Washington
WEST FORK PASAYTEN FROM HOLMAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK PASAYTEN
Similkameen Watershed, Washington
SIMILKAMEEN RIVER SEGMENT 1
Similkameen Watershed, Washington
ROSS LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY TO SLACK WATER OF ROSS LAKE
Upper Skagit Watershed, Washington
CONFLUENCE OF CANYON AND GRANITE CREEKS TO ROSS LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY
Upper Skagit Watershed, Washington
PASAYTEN WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO POINT ON RANGE LINE BETWEEN SEC 12, R14E AND SEC 17, R16E
Upper Skagit Watershed, Washington
CONFLUENCE WITH TUNGSTEN CREEK TO PASAYTEN WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Methow Watershed, Washington
POINT ON RANGE LINE TO RUBY CREEK
Upper Skagit Watershed, Washington
HEADWATERS AND INCLUDES ALL TRIBUTARIES IN WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONFLUENCE WITH BRIDGE CREEK
Lake Chelan Watershed, Washington
SIMILKAMEEN RIVER SEGMENT 2
Similkameen Watershed, Washington

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Saddle Rock Regional Park

Pennsylvania Park

Squilchuck State Park

Kenzie's Landing

Lower Castlerock Natural Area

Wanapum Recreational Area

Rock Island State Park

Lincoln Rock State Park

Birch Street Park

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