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Josephine Lake

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:53 - 16:42

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

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
38°
Fri
74%
41°
Sat
75%
44°
Sun
71%
39°
Mon
59%
38°
Tue
76%
42°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
45°F
Air temp
34°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:08–08:08 Dusk 15:27–17:27

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:12–09:12 Major period 19:12–21:12 Minor period 01:03–02:33 Minor period 13:51–15:21

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

03:00
34°
04:00
35°
05:00
35°
06:00
34°
07:00
33°
08:00
36°
09:00
44°
10:00
47°
11:00
48°
12:00
49°
13:00
49°
14:00
48°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
68%
Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
11%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye 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 chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.

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 Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Muskellunge and Black Crappie.

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?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Josephine Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 85%.