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Albert Canal

River fishing  Limburg, Flanders · 05:08 - 20:21

Albert Canal is a river in Limburg, Flanders. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Common Bream and Zander.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
27°
Thu
78%
25°
Fri
83%
24°
Best day
Sat
82%
27°
Sun
78%
32°
Mon
78%
27°

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.)
24°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
50.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:23–06:23 Dusk 19:06–21:06 Night 21:06–04:23

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 21:12–22:42 Minor period 11:29–12:59

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

13:00
32°
14:00
32°
15:00
31°
16:00
30°
17:00
30°
18:00
29°
19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
81%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, Common Bream, Zander, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch 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 Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Albert Canal is a canal located in northeastern Belgium, which was named for King Albert I of Belgium. The Albert Canal connects Antwerp with Liège, and also the Meuse river with the Scheldt river. It also connects with the Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal, and its total length is 129.5 kilometres (80.5 mi).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Albert Canal?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Common Bream, Zander, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Albert Canal?

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 Albert Canal?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Albert Canal right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 85%.