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Chopaka Lake
Location of lake in Washington, USA
Location of lake in Washington, USA
Chopaka Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 48°54′42″N 119°41′56″W / 48.91167°N 119.69889°W / 48.91167; -119.69889
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)

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. It serves as an irrigation reservoir for local ranchers. Chopaka Lake is a favorite among fly fishers who cast for rainbow trout.

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