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Pacific Tarn

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:04 - 20:17

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

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
67°
Mon
75%
65°
Tue
75%
61°
Wed
74%
64°
Thu
74%
64°
Fri
76%
65°
Best day

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.)
73°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.29 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:19–07:19 Day 07:19–19:02 Dusk 19:02–21:02

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:19–04:19 Major period 14:19–16:19 Minor period 20:48–22:18 Minor period 08:19–09:49

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

11:00
58°
12:00
59°
13:00
60°
14:00
60°
15:00
61°
16:00
61°
17:00
61°
18:00
60°
19:00
58°
20:00
54°
21:00
49°
22:00
46°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
42%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
41%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
40%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
33%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue 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

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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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?

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

What is biting at Pacific Tarn right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 35%.