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Pacific Tarn

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:45 - 19:13

Pacific Tarn is a lake set in Colorado. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
54°
Best day
Thu
86%
47°
Fri
82%
51°
Sat
82%
47°
Sun
81%
44°
Mon
80%
47°

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.)
67°F
Air temp
53°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.07 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
85.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Day 08:00–17:58 Dusk 17:58–19:58

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:14–17:14 Major period 03:14–05:14 Minor period 10:39–12:09 Minor period 20:19–21:49

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

15:00
53°
16:00
52°
17:00
49°
18:00
46°
19:00
42°
20:00
40°
21:00
39°
22:00
38°
23:00
38°
00:00
38°
01:00
37°
02:00
37°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
58%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
56%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
53%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
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 White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Pacific Tarn right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.