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Akhtuba River

River fishing  Astrakhan Oblast · 05:32 - 20:22

Akhtuba River is a river in Astrakhan Oblast. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, Wels Catfish and Zander.

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Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
36°
Best day
Thu
76%
35°
Fri
75%
36°
Sat
75%
38°
Sun
80%
39°
Mon
76%
34°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
36°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:07–21:07 Night 21:07–04:47

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:19–06:19 Major period 16:19–18:19 Minor period 21:33–23:03 Minor period 11:34–13:04

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
36°
19:00
35°
20:00
33°
21:00
31°
22:00
30°
23:00
29°
00:00
28°
01:00
27°
02:00
26°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
87%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
84%
Active through the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siberian Taimen
Hucho taimen
19%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Asp
Leuciscus aspius
11%
Slow during the night.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
10%
Slow during the night, water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

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

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Map

More waters nearby

Баскунчак Russia · 81.8 km away Volga Delta near Astrakhan Astrakhan Oblast · 172.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Akhtuba River?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Wels Catfish, Zander, Siberian Taimen, Asp 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?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Akhtuba River right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 37%.