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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.