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Lake Sundown

Lake fishing  Washington · 05:52 - 20:48

Lake Sundown is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Walleye.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Channel Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
56°
Best day
Mon
73%
67°
Tue
70%
73°
Wed
70%
74°
Thu
70%
73°
Fri
75%
74°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
49°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:33–21:33 Night 21:33–05:07

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:28–04:28 Major period 14:28–16:28 Minor period 21:03–22:33 Minor period 08:22–09:52

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

07:00
49°
08:00
49°
09:00
49°
10:00
48°
11:00
49°
12:00
52°
13:00
53°
14:00
52°
15:00
51°
16:00
49°
17:00
49°
18:00
49°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
79%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
42%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Stained water: try strong scent, yellow or blood red for channel catfish.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.

Fishing permit

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

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Sundown?

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Sundown?

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 Sundown?

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Sundown right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 44%.