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Lake Sawyer

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:45 - 19:20

Lake Sawyer is a lake in Washington. The main target species are Bluegill, Muskellunge and Brook Trout.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
72°
Thu
78%
73°
Fri
78%
67°
Sat
77%
69°
Sun
79%
71°
Best day
Mon
78%
71°

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.)
64°F
Air temp
60°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg → stable
Clouds
87.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Day 08:00–18:05 Dusk 18:05–20:05

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:18–17:18 Major period 03:18–05:18 Minor period 11:07–12:37 Minor period 19:59–21:29

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

11:00
60°
12:00
61°
13:00
63°
14:00
63°
15:00
63°
16:00
62°
17:00
62°
18:00
62°
19:00
58°
20:00
55°
21:00
54°
22:00
53°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
60%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
60%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
57%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass 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.
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:

About this water

Lake Sawyer is a freshwater lake in Black Diamond, Washington. Only three other natural lakes in King County have a larger surface area. Lake Sawyer consists of three islands as well.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Sawyer?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Sawyer?

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 Sawyer?

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

What is biting at Lake Sawyer right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 16%.