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Lake Washington

Lake fishing  Rhode Island · 05:40 - 20:06

Lake Washington is a lake in Rhode Island. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
79°
Mon
77%
75°
Best day
Tue
74%
80°
Wed
77%
82°
Thu
71%
76°
Fri
73%
78°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
1 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
28.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:55–06:55 Day 06:55–18:51 Dusk 18:51–20:51

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:01–04:01 Major period 14:01–16:01 Minor period 20:33–22:03 Minor period 08:00–09:30

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
79°
12:00
80°
13:00
80°
14:00
78°
15:00
76°
16:00
78°
17:00
78°
18:00
76°
19:00
75°
20:00
73°
21:00
71°
22:00
70°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
36%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
34%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
31%
Active through the day, off season.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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?

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

What is biting at Lake Washington right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 46%.