Lake Washington
Lake Washington is one of the lakes in Washington. Most people come here for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Brook Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (13 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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
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 Bluegill, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow 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?
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 17%.