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Wenatchee, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Wenatchee, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Wenatchee, Washington sits at the heart of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most productive freshwater fishing, with the Columbia River, Wenatchee River, and nearby lakes offering diverse opportunities. Anglers come here for hard-fighting salmon and steelhead, chunky smallmouth bass, kokanee, and trout in both flowing and still waters. From shore casting to trolling and fly fishing, Wenatchee provides year-round, destination-worthy fishing within a short drive of town. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 11:19 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    4%
  • Waning Crescent - 4% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~17 days on 25th October
  • Distance to earth:
    379,928 km
    Proximity:
    60.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Wenatchee
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    03:57 am - 05:57 am
  • major Time:
    10:13 am - 12:13 pm
  • minor Time:
    04:29 pm - 06:29 pm
  • major Time:
    10:50 pm - 12:50 am
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 4% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Thu, 8 Oct 22:52 • 47.423, -120.31
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Wenatchee

Wenatchee fishing is defined by access to the Columbia River system and a mix of cold rivers and productive lakes scattered through the Wenatchee Valley. Within 5–45 minutes of town you can chase salmon, steelhead, kokanee, bass, walleye, and trout, often on the same day. Knowing how seasonal flows, water clarity, and temperature change between the Columbia, the Wenatchee River, and nearby lakes is the key to consistent success.

Spring fishing around Wenatchee centers on rising water temperatures and pre-spawn movements. On the Columbia, smallmouth bass stack on rocky points, riprap, and current seams below dams. Fish 1/4–1/2 oz tube jigs, football jigs, and craw-style plastics hopped along the bottom; in colder water keep the presentation slow and close to structure. Walleye hold on soft-bottom flats and channel edges—vertical jigging with 1/2–3/4 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics or bait works well when the current is strong. In local lakes like Wapato, Roses, and Fish Lake, rainbow trout cruise the top 10–15 feet; flatline troll small spoons and wedding-ring spinners behind dodgers at 1.2–1.8 mph.

Summer opens up Wenatchee’s multi-species potential. Warm water pushes smallmouth shallow early and late, then deeper by midday. Target shaded riprap, eddies behind wing dams, and rocky humps with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and 3–4 inch swimbaits at dawn and dusk, then switch to drop-shot rigs or Carolina-rigged plastics as the sun rises. Kokanee and trout in area lakes slide deeper as the thermocline sets up; use downriggers or 2–4 oz lead to reach 25–50 feet. Troll small hoochies or wedding-ring rigs tipped with corn, keeping leader lengths short (8–14 inches) to maximize dodger action. On clearer days, run smaller dodgers and more natural colors; on cloudy or windy days, upsize blades and use brighter UV patterns.

Fall is prime time on the Columbia near Wenatchee. Chinook and coho salmon push upriver, and current breaks, tailouts, and travel lanes become focal points. Back-troll plugs like Mag Lips or Kwikfish with a slow, steady presentation that keeps the lure just ticking bottom. If trolling, run 360 flashers with spinners or hoochies on 24–40 inch leaders, adjusting line length to keep your gear in the bottom third of the water column. Smallmouth and walleye feed heavily ahead of winter; blade baits and lipless crankbaits ripped off the bottom on flats and points will trigger reaction bites when fish are suspended or scattered.

Winter fishing around Wenatchee shifts to deep, slow presentations. On the Columbia, walleye concentrate on sharp breaks adjacent to main channels. Use 1/2–1 oz jigs with compact plastics and make short, methodical hops, maintaining bottom contact at all times. In lakes that remain open, trout often suspend mid-depth; slow-troll or wind-drift small spoons just above marked fish. When ice forms on higher-elevation lakes nearby, basic ice tactics—small tungsten jigs tipped with bait or plastics—take perch, kokanee, and trout by focusing on drop-offs and weed edges.

Across all seasons, success in the Wenatchee area hinges on watching current speed, water clarity, and wind. In the Columbia’s heavy flow, use enough weight to maintain presentation control and prioritize current seams, eddies, and structure that breaks flow. In lakes, dial in a repeatable trolling speed and S-curve your path to vary lure speed and depth. Clear water typically calls for lighter leaders (8–12 lb for trout and kokanee, 10–15 lb for bass and walleye), while slightly stained conditions allow you to upsize line and use more aggressive colors. By adapting your depth, speed, and lure size to each waterbody and season, Wenatchee’s diverse fisheries can produce consistent, high-quality catches all year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wenatchee area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wenatchee. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Squilchuck Creek - 3.42844532245km , Wenatchee River - 3.70844054175km , Lovitt Tailing Pond Dam - 4.85865985547km , Stemilt Creek - 6.75080241518km , Horse Lake - 7.85651101946km , Wood Reservoir Dam - 8.81781197654km , Zimmerman Pond Dam - 9.61087423832km , Three Lakes Reservoir Dam - 9.67950711805km , Meadow Lake Dam - 9.98885052351km , McLaughlin Dam - 11.20685314245km , Blue Heron Lake - 11.67731061726km , H and H Reservoir Number Two Dam - 11.70939183529km , H and H Reservoir Number One Dam - 12.01696611644km , Orr Creek - 12.05948611964km , Rocky Reach Dam - 12.14993456398km , Stemilt Main Dam - 12.26087652495km , Mathison Reservoir Dam - 12.27440249607km , Stemilt Saddle Dam - 12.44542397507km , Beehive Dam - 12.66875214855km , Miners Run Creek - 12.80353435283km , Greenwood Reservoir Number Two Dam - 12.82044825848km , Cammack Dam - 12.88458334405km , Greenwood Reservoir Number One Dam - 13.00494726766km , Hideaway Lake - 13.09960078386km , Spring Hill Dam - 13.26764619679km , Spring Hill Saddle Dam - 13.28035576905km , Swakane Creek - 13.45050222267km , Rose Lake Dam - 13.76010866886km , Clear Lake Dam - 13.9455799779km , Lily Lake Dam - 14.11418121461km , Putters Lake - 14.14104334833km , Bear Gulch - 14.32375736598km , Wenatchee Heights Reservoir Number Two Dam - 14.6274932532km , East Fork Mission Creek - 14.67529894817km , Big Stemilt Creek - 14.79331818745km , Little Stemilt Creek - 14.82333584287km , Wenatchee Heights Reservoir Number One Dam - 15.12221480069km , Hammond Lake - 15.20065653221km , Steffen Brothers Reservoir Dam - 15.38325178055km , Milo Wood Pond Dam - 15.56703019623km

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