Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth 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 (17 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Crater Lake is a volcanic crater lake in south-central Oregon in the Western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is a tourist attraction known for its deep blue color and water clarity. The lake partly fills a 2,148-foot-deep (655 m) caldera that was formed around 7,700 years ago by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. No rivers flow into or out of the lake; the evaporation is compensated for by rain and snowfall at a rate such that the total amount of water is replaced every 150 years. With a depth of 1,949 feet (594 m), the lake is the deepest in the United States. In the world, it ranks tenth for maximum depth, as well as fifth for mean depth.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Crater Lake?
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Crater 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 Crater Lake?
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Crater Lake right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.