Chester Morse Lake
Chester Morse Lake is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (13 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Brook Trout.
Bluegill fishing is usually best 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Chester Morse Lake is a lake in the upper region of the Cedar River watershed in the U.S. state of Washington. The original lake surface was 1,530 feet above sea level, but when the river was dammed in 1900, the elevation was raised to 1,560 feet. Chester Morse Lake is more than four miles (6 km) long, and is primarily fed from the east by the north and south forks of the Cedar River, and from the south by the Rex River. The lake is part of the Seattle area water supply.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Chester Morse Lake?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Chester Morse 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 Chester Morse Lake?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Chester Morse Lake right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 36%.