Fishing conditions for Bitter Lake (WA)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 13
12:03 AM
humidity
91%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
02:49AMmoon
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Bitter Lake (WA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bitter Lake (WA), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Bitter Lake (WA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 48°F (9°C) . Sunrise today: 05:23 AM, sunset: 09:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 4 mph (1.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:49 AM and moonset at 7:11 PM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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Experience
The spot supports successful Largemouth bass fishing with baits like buzzbaits and spinnerbaits. The use of kayaks and Jon boats indicates favorable conditions for such watercraft. However, limited infrastructure impacts accessibility.
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Tips
Effective baits include Googan Hummer and lipless crankbaits. Avoid extremely windy or rainy days for optimal bass activity. Experimenting with various bait types and casting techniques enhances success.
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Fishing seasons
Day temperatures range from 47F in January to 85F in July, offering a diverse thermal environment. However, high precipitation rates over 0.4% in July can impact fishing. Predominant winds between 9-14 mph suggest stable summer weather.
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Bitter Lake (WA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bitter Lake (WA), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Bitter Lake (WA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 48°F (9°C) . Sunrise today: 05:23 AM, sunset: 09:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 4 mph (1.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:49 AM and moonset at 7:11 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Bitter Lake is a small urban lake in the Seattle, Washington metro area, offering accessible community fishing for stocked rainbow trout, rock bass, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The presence of rock bass is unusual for the Pacific Northwest and may reflect a historical introduction, regardless, it adds diversity to the urban lake fishery available to Seattle-area residents. Spot Features: Bitter Lake is a small urban lake in the Seattle metro area, managed as a community fishing lake with stocked rainbow trout and resident warmwater species. Trout are targeted with small spinners, Power Bait, and worm rigs, rock bass (unusual for Washington) are caught on small jigs and live bait near rocky structure, bass with standard soft plastics and topwaters along the vegetated margins. Seasonality: Rainbow trout are the primary target at Bitter Lake year-round in the mild Seattle climate, with the best fishing in spring when stocked fish are most active and again in fall as water cools. Rock bass are an unusual species for Washington, present year-round and most active in warmer months. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are active from spring through fall, peaking in spring during spawning.
