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Lake Washington

Lake fishing  Rhode Island · 06:28 - 18:55

Lake Washington is a lake in Rhode Island. The main target species are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
76°
Fri
76%
74°
Sat
84%
65°
Sun
85%
65°
Best day
Mon
83%
68°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
64°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:44–17:44 Major period 03:44–05:44 Minor period 11:32–13:02 Minor period 20:27–21:57

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

18:00
64°
19:00
60°
20:00
57°
21:00
56°
22:00
55°
23:00
54°
00:00
54°
01:00
54°
02:00
53°
03:00
53°
04:00
53°
05:00
53°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
66%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth 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:

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Washington?

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

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?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Washington right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.