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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 Asp, Wels Catfish and Common Bream.

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Good 53% The bite right now
Top bet: Asp Active through the day.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
35°
Best day
Thu
76%
36°
Fri
75%
35°
Sat
75%
37°
Sun
78%
39°
Mon
77%
35°

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
37°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:47–06:47 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

15:00
37°
16:00
37°
17:00
36°
18:00
36°
19:00
35°
20:00
33°
21:00
30°
22:00
30°
23:00
29°
00:00
28°
01:00
27°
02:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Asp
Leuciscus aspius
53%
Active through the day.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
53%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
28%
Slow during the day, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Siberian Taimen
Hucho taimen
21%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
14%
Water outside its comfort range, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

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

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

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 Asp, Wels Catfish, Common Bream, Zander, Siberian Taimen 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, dusk and night.

What is biting at Akhtuba River right now?

Right now Asp is the most likely catch, at about 39%.