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Akhtuba River

River fishing  Astrakhan Oblast · 04:54 - 20:52

Akhtuba River is a river in Astrakhan Oblast. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
64.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:09–06:09 Day 06:09–19:37 Dusk 19:37–21:37

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
43%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Siberian Taimen
Siberian Taimen
Hucho taimen
13%
Peak season.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
8%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Akhtuba River is a river in Astrakhan Oblast.

Popular catches here include Asp, Wels Catfish, Siberian Taimen, Common Bream, Zander and Northern Pike.

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for asp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for asp at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for asp: Cast to surface activity.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural for asp.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Akhtuba River

The Akhtuba ; also transliterated Achtuba on some maps) is a left distributary of the Volga in southern Russia.

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More waters nearby

Volga Delta near Astrakhan Astrakhan Oblast · 172.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Akhtuba River?

Popular catches here include Asp, Wels Catfish, Siberian Taimen, Common Bream, Zander and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Akhtuba River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Akhtuba River?

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Akhtuba River right now?

Right now Asp is the most likely catch, at about 43%.