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Lake Washington

Lake fishing  Rhode Island · 06:23 - 16:38

Lake Washington is a lake in Rhode Island. The main target species are Striped Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
70°
Fri
80%
70°
Sat
83%
58°
Sun
85%
53°
Best day
Mon
83%
53°
Tue
77%
58°

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.)
53°F
Air temp
53°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.16 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 15:23–17:23

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:56–08:56 Major period 18:56–20:56 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 13:30–15:00

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

06:00
53°
07:00
53°
08:00
57°
09:00
61°
10:00
65°
11:00
68°
12:00
70°
13:00
70°
14:00
70°
15:00
69°
16:00
66°
17:00
62°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
82%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
64%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
64%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
60%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

For Striped Bass, 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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.
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:

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About this water

Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the largest lake in King County and the second largest natural lake in the state of Washington, after Lake Chelan. It borders the cities of Seattle on the west, Bellevue and Kirkland on the east, Renton on the south, and Kenmore on the north, and encloses Mercer Island. The lake is fed by the Sammamish River at its north end and the Cedar River at its south.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Washington?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Washington?

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 Washington?

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

What is biting at Lake Washington right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 34%.