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Jade Lake

Lake fishing  Washington · 05:42 - 20:40

Jade Lake is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
52°
Best day
Mon
70%
66°
Tue
70%
73°
Wed
70%
76°
Thu
70%
73°
Fri
70%
72°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
47°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.12 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:57–06:57 Day 06:57–19:25 Dusk 19:25–21:25

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:19–04:19 Major period 14:19–16:19 Minor period 20:54–22:24 Minor period 08:13–09:43

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

08:00
47°
09:00
48°
10:00
49°
11:00
51°
12:00
51°
13:00
52°
14:00
51°
15:00
49°
16:00
49°
17:00
52°
18:00
51°
19:00
49°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
45%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
42%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
42%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
38%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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 Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jade Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 35%.