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Cool Lakes

Lake fishing  North Dakota · 06:16 - 18:53

Cool Lakes is a lake set in North Dakota. Most people come here for Lake Trout, Brook Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 53% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Trout Active through the day.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
61°
Best day
Thu
79%
63°
Fri
81%
64°
Sat
86%
60°
Sun
86%
62°
Mon
80%
66°

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.)
62°F
Air temp
56°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
30.06 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
27.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Day 07:31–17:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:49–16:49 Major period 02:49–04:49 Minor period 10:45–12:15 Minor period 19:24–20:54

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

12:00
56°
13:00
58°
14:00
58°
15:00
58°
16:00
57°
17:00
56°
18:00
54°
19:00
50°
20:00
49°
21:00
48°
22:00
47°
23:00
47°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
53%
Active through the day.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
53%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
50%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
49%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
48%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
48%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Lake Trout is generally most active around May, Oct-Nov. 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 trolling for lake trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for lake trout at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Trolling for lake trout: Deep with a downrigger.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural for lake trout.

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 Cool Lakes?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cool Lakes?

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 Cool Lakes?

Lake Trout fishing is usually best around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cool Lakes right now?

Right now Lake Trout is the most likely catch, at about 15%.