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Josephine Lake

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:41 - 19:17

Josephine Lake is one of the lakes in Washington. Most people come here for Bluegill, Lake Trout and Brook Trout.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
64°
Best day
Thu
78%
69°
Fri
78%
59°
Sat
78%
65°
Sun
76%
72°
Mon
78%
70°

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
48°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg → stable
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Day 07:56–18:02 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 15:14–17:14 Major period 03:14–05:14 Minor period 11:05–12:35 Minor period 19:53–21:23

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
48°
13:00
49°
14:00
49°
15:00
49°
16:00
49°
17:00
49°
18:00
48°
19:00
46°
20:00
43°
21:00
42°
22:00
40°
23:00
39°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
62%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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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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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
60%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
60%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
59%
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 Bluegill, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active 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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Josephine Lake is a natural lake and reservoir near Stevens Pass in Chelan County, Washington, United States. At the south skirt of Big Chief Mountain, Josephine Lake is the source of the Icicle Creek. Because Josephine Lake is at the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the lake is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing golden trout.

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More waters nearby

Lake Susan Jane Washington · 0.5 mi away Jade Lake Washington · 13.2 mi away Foehn Lake Washington · 14.1 mi away Lake Malachite Washington · 15.2 mi away Big Heart Lake Washington · 15.8 mi away Chetwoot Lake Washington · 16.4 mi away Lake Dorothy Washington · 17.7 mi away Sprite Lake Washington · 20.6 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Josephine Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Josephine 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 Josephine Lake?

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

What is biting at Josephine Lake right now?

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