Available Guide

Darrell & Dads Family Guide Service - We fish on Lake Chelan and other North Central Washington waters in year round comfort. You catch them in COMFORT! Bring your family and/or friends out on our 24 foot Bayliner Ciera Express. For your comfort, it features: enclosed cabin; cabin heat; private/inside marine toilet; games and VCR for children; hot and cold running water available seasonally; stove; and a full line of safety gear. Families and couples are welcomed and encouraged to book our service. The boat accommodates a maximum of six. Large parties are accommodated. We also offer lodging at our home through VacationinChelan.com for visitors to the Manson area.

(509) 687-0709

Available Fishing Guide:
Website: Darrell & Dads Family Guide Service

Phone: (509) 687-0709

American Lake
Pierce County, WA

Area Information

Zip Code: 98438

Last Update: 11/9/2024

Avg Rating: 3.15

90day Rating: 5.00

1yr Rating: 4.00

3yr Rating: 3.64

5yr Rating: 3.67

1162 Acres Max. Depth - 90 feet Elev. 235 feet

Fish species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish, landlocked steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout and kokanee.

Prime bass habitat in this clear water lake includes lots of private docks, overhanging brush and a few pad fields.

Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The large access area has lots of parking space, pit toilets and 2 concrete block boat launching ramps.

How to get there

Traveling south on I-5 south of Tacoma, exit right on Exit # 122. Travel west, across the railroad tracks on Berkley Street for about .5 mile to Portland Ave. Turn left for about another .5 mile to WDFW access area.

By Bob Johansen, Photos Mike Carey and others