Roses Lake

About a mile north of Manson. There is a public access area to include parking, boat launch and dock. Roses provides a good winter fishery for fall-planted Rainbow Trout in the 11- to 20- inch range as well as some good sized Yellow Perch. Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, bluegill and Channel Catfish also inhabit this lake in good numbers. Brown Trout and Tiger Trout fingerlings are also stocked when available.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Good for ice fishing

Shoreline access: Good - There is good shoreline access at and around the boat launch, dock and parking area on the south side of the lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Chelan
Acreage: 178.20 ac.
Elevation: 1168 ft.
Center: 47.904241, -120.154174
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: ROSES LK (CHEL)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Nov 3, 2022	Rainbow	6,250	2.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Nov 3, 2022	Rainbow	3,875	2.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 24, 2022	Rainbow	3,750	2.4	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 17, 2022	Rainbow	3,750	2.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 6, 2022	Brown Trout	2,250	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY
Sep 15, 2022	Brown Trout	2,000	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY
Sep 15, 2022	Brown Trout	2,000	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY
Mar 24, 2022	Rainbow	250	1	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Mar 18, 2022	Rainbow	2,000	1.8	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Nov 20, 2021	Rainbow	3,500	2.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Bluegill

Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking during the spawn in early-Summer. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season in which to catch Bluegill, but persistent anglers can find them in schools of like-sized fish offshore.

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.