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Lake Sundown

Lake fishing  Washington · 06:51 - 19:26

Lake Sundown is a lake in Washington. Anglers here fish mainly for Lake Trout, Bluegill and Brook Trout.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Trout Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
64°
Thu
78%
68°
Fri
80%
58°
Best day
Sat
79%
61°
Sun
76%
65°
Mon
77%
63°

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.)
61°F
Air temp
46°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
30.04 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:06–08:06 Day 08:06–18:11 Dusk 18:11–20:11

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:24–17:24 Major period 03:24–05:24 Minor period 11:14–12:44 Minor period 20:04–21:34

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

10:00
46°
11:00
48°
12:00
50°
13:00
52°
14:00
52°
15:00
51°
16:00
50°
17:00
50°
18:00
49°
19:00
47°
20:00
46°
21:00
44°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
64%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
62%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
61%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
61%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
60%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Lake Trout, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

For Lake Trout, the fishing tends to peak around 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 trolling for lake trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for lake trout at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and glow for lake trout.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Trolling for lake trout: Deep with a downrigger.

Fishing permit

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

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More waters nearby

Lake Crescent Washington · 39.9 mi away Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal Washington · 52.0 mi away Shilshole Bay Marina Washington · 52.3 mi away Bitter Lake Washington · 55.5 mi away Lake Washington Washington · 59.4 mi away Lake Bellevue Washington · 62.2 mi away Lake Sammamish Washington · 66.7 mi away Lake Sawyer Washington · 70.2 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Sundown?

The usual catches here are Lake Trout, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

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?

Lake Trout fishing is usually best around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Sundown right now?

Right now Lake Trout is the most likely catch, at about 13%.