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Jade Lake

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:42 - 19:17

Jade Lake is a lake in Washington. Most people come here for Lake Trout, Bluegill and Brook Trout.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Trout Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
65°
Best day
Thu
78%
68°
Fri
78%
59°
Sat
78%
65°
Sun
76%
71°
Mon
78%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
61°F
Air temp
46°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Day 07:57–18:02 Dusk 18:02–20:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:15–17:15 Major period 03:15–05:15 Minor period 11:05–12:35 Minor period 19:54–21:24

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
46°
13:00
48°
14:00
49°
15:00
50°
16:00
51°
17:00
51°
18:00
49°
19:00
46°
20:00
44°
21:00
42°
22:00
40°
23:00
39°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
64%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
62%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
61%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
61%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
60%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Lake Trout fishing is usually best 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.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and glow for lake trout.
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.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Jade Lake, also known as Necklace Valley First Lake, is a freshwater lake located on the western region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, in King County, Washington. It is the first of three lakes that are connected by stream which together form the Necklace Valley Lakes. Jade Lake and its surrounding lakes and peaks are a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing cutthroat trout. Self-issued Alpine Lake Wilderness permit required for transit within the Necklace Valley area.

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More waters nearby

Foehn Lake Washington · 1.2 mi away Big Heart Lake Washington · 3.0 mi away Chetwoot Lake Washington · 3.3 mi away Lake Malachite Washington · 4.2 mi away Lake Dorothy Washington · 5.8 mi away Lake Susan Jane Washington · 13.0 mi away Josephine Lake Washington · 13.2 mi away Island Lake Washington · 17.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jade Lake?

Popular catches here include Lake Trout, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Jade 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 Jade Lake?

For Lake Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jade Lake right now?

Right now Lake Trout is the most likely catch, at about 13%.