Fishing access map
Opens with nearby piers, bank access & slipways already loaded for Lake Washington Ship Canal.
Lake Washington Ship Canal
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
Lake Washington Ship Canal, nestled near Ballard, WA, offers a dynamic fishing experience influenced by its water conditions. Our page provides anglers with essential information to enhance their fishing trips. By accessing official monitoring data, you can vi…View all
Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Low-Light Activity
Fish often slide shallower during dawn, dusk, and night periods.
Season
May
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
Water release alerts
Get notified when flow changes
Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.
Custom flow limit (CFS)
AI fishing analysis
BETAGet a personalized read on whether to fish today, plus bait and strategy tailored to your target species.
Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.
Technical analysis
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