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Lake Chaubunagungamaug

Lake fishing  Massachusetts · 06:23 - 16:38

Lake Chaubunagungamaug is one of the lakes in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Lake Trout and Northern Pike.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
70°
Best day
Fri
79%
70°
Sat
83%
58°
Sun
84%
53°
Mon
84%
53°
Tue
77%
58°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
53°F
Air temp
53°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg → stable
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–15:23 Dusk 15:23–17:23

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:56–08:56 Major period 18:56–20:56 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 13:31–15:01

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

05:00
53°
06:00
52°
07:00
53°
08:00
57°
09:00
61°
10:00
65°
11:00
68°
12:00
70°
13:00
71°
14:00
71°
15:00
69°
16:00
66°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
80%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
64%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
61%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
56%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout and Muskellunge.

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
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:

About this water

Lake Chaubunagungamaug, also known as Webster Lake, is a lake in the New England town of Webster, Massachusetts. The lake is located near the border with Connecticut and has a surface area of 1,442 acres (2.253 mi2).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Chaubunagungamaug?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Chaubunagungamaug?

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 Lake Chaubunagungamaug?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Chaubunagungamaug right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 32%.