Crystal Bay Fishing Forecast

39.2344° N, 119.97° W

Fishing conditions for Crystal Bay

Today Tomorrow Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30
sunrise 05:53
sunset 20:20

Biting score

92%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, July 24
11:47 PM

ClearSkyNight
14° FEELS LIKE10°
wind
2.6 m/s GUSTS3.9 m/s
101.7 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
41%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:59AM
moon
moonNew
  • Crystal Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Crystal Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Crystal Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 57°F (14°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 5.8 mph (2.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:18 AM.

About this spot

  • Crystal Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Crystal Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Crystal Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 57°F (14°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 5.8 mph (2.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:18 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Crystal Bay is a sheltered bay on the north shore of Lake Tahoe at the Nevada-California border, providing access to the legendary deep-water lake trout (Mackinaw) fishing of Lake Tahoe alongside rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Lake Tahoe's extraordinary water clarity, extreme depth, and stunning mountain scenery make Crystal Bay and the surrounding lake one of the most spectacular freshwater fishing destinations in North America. Spot Features: Crystal Bay is a sheltered bay on the north shore of Lake Tahoe at the Nevada-California border, offering boat access to the crystal-clear depths of America's second-deepest lake. Lake trout (Mackinaw) are targeted by deep trolling with large spoons and flashers at 60-200 feet, rainbow trout near the surface in spring and fall, kokanee by trolling small spinners and Wedding Ring rigs at mid-depths. The bay provides some of the most accessible boat launch facilities on the North Shore. Seasonality: Lake trout are the primary cold-water species at Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe, active year-round in the deep clear water, with the best angling in spring when fish move shallower and in fall. Rainbow trout and kokanee salmon are active through the open-water season, most catchable in spring and fall. Mackinaw (lake trout) are California's top deep-water trophy target at Lake Tahoe.
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