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Bitter Lake

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:46 - 19:22

Bitter Lake is one of the lakes in Washington. Most people come here for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Brook Trout.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
69°
Thu
78%
70°
Fri
86%
69°
Best day
Sat
85%
65°
Sun
86%
63°
Mon
84%
69°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
64°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:01–08:01 Day 08:01–18:07 Dusk 18:07–20:07

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:19–17:19 Major period 03:19–05:19 Minor period 11:10–12:40 Minor period 19:58–21:28

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
59°
12:00
61°
13:00
63°
14:00
64°
15:00
64°
16:00
64°
17:00
64°
18:00
63°
19:00
61°
20:00
60°
21:00
59°
22:00
58°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
54%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
52%
Active through the day.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
51%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout and Northern Pike.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bitter Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Bitter Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Bitter Lake?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bitter Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 20%.