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Lake Sundown

Lake fishing  Washington · 07:02 - 16:52

Lake Sundown is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
43°
Best day
Fri
76%
42°
Sat
77%
47°
Sun
71%
39°
Mon
75%
38°
Tue
76%
42°

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.)
44°F
Air temp
31°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.09 inHg → stable
Clouds
36.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:17–08:17 Dusk 15:37–17:37

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:22–09:22 Major period 19:22–21:22 Minor period 01:13–02:43 Minor period 14:01–15:31

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

02:00
31°
03:00
32°
04:00
31°
05:00
31°
06:00
31°
07:00
31°
08:00
35°
09:00
41°
10:00
45°
11:00
46°
12:00
46°
13:00
45°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
73%
Active through the night, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 7 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Sundown?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Lake Sundown right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 86%.