Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.
Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17 miles (27 km) west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101, near the small community of Piedmont. With an official maximum depth of 624 feet (190 m), it is the second deepest lake in the state of Washington. A lake-wide bathymetric survey was performed from 2013 to 2014 by Eian Ray and Jeff Engea and the results of this survey show the maximum depth as being 596 feet (182 m). Using GIS statistical analysis, this survey also estimated that the lake contains around 0.5 cubic miles (2.1 km3) of fresh water.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Crescent?
Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Crescent?
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 Crescent?
Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Crescent right now?
Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 16%.