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Pacific Tarn

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:36 - 17:00

Pacific Tarn is a lake set in Colorado. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
28°
Fri
83%
32°
Best day
Sat
73%
29°
Sun
73%
37°
Mon
74%
39°
Tue
79%
33°

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.)
50°F
Air temp
14°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
29.95 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Dusk 15:45–17:45

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:13–09:13 Major period 19:13–21:13 Minor period 01:09–02:39 Minor period 13:46–15:16

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

04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
16°
08:00
23°
09:00
29°
10:00
31°
11:00
31°
12:00
31°
13:00
30°
14:00
30°
15:00
26°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
19%
Slow during the night, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
14%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Common Carp.

For Walleye, 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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

Pacific Tarn is a small lake located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains in the United States. It is notable for its 13,420 foot elevation, making it the highest lake in the United States whose name is recognized by the United States Board on Geographic Names, surpassing other lakes such as Hawaii's Lake Waiau on Mauna Kea, and California's Tulainyo Lake near Mount Whitney.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pacific Tarn?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Common Carp, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Pacific Tarn?

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 Pacific Tarn?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Pacific Tarn right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 85%.