Jade Lake

Lake fishing Washington · 05:07 - 21:05

Jade Lake is a lake in Washington. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather

Overcast

Water temp (est.)

62°F

Air temp

42°F

Wind

5 mph

Pressure

30.12 inHg → stable

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-17 15:01

Best times today

Dusk 19:50–21:50 Night 21:50–04:22

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

Next hours

06:00

42°

07:00

43°

08:00

44°

09:00

46°

10:00

48°

11:00

52°

12:00

54°

13:00

55°

14:00

56°

15:00

56°

16:00

56°

17:00

55°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

19%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.

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Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

15%

Active through the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

15%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brook Trout

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

6%

Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bluegill

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.

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Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

2%

Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Jade Lake is a lake in Washington.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.

Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.

Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jade Lake?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth 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?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Jade Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 19%.