Chopaka Lake
Chopaka Lake is a lake in Okanogan County, Washington. It covers an area of approximately 150 acres (0.6 km2), is over 70 ft (21 m) deep at its deepest point, and is 2,910 ft (886 m) in elevation. The lake's name is that of a legendary Okanogan hunter who was transformed to stone by Coyote.[2] It serves as an irrigation reservoir for local ranchers. Chopaka Lake is a favorite among fly fishers who cast for rainbow trout.
| Chopaka Lake | |
|---|---|
  Chopaka Lake | |
| Location | Okanogan County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°54′42″N 119°41′56″W [1] |
| Primary outflows | Chopaka Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 150 acres (0.6 km2) |
| Max. depth | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Surface elevation | 2,910 feet (890 m)[1] |
| References | [1] |
See also
- Chopaka, British Columbia
- Mount Chopaka
- Chopaka Mountain Trail
References
External links
- Chopaka Lake pictographs
- Chopaka Lake fly-fishing report
- Chopaka Lake page, Bureau of Land Management
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