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An Loch Fhada

Lake fishing  Ireland · 03:55 - 21:17

An Loch Fhada is a lake in Ireland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 20% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
19°
Sun
60%
14°
Mon
67%
15°
Tue
74%
17°
Best day
Wed
69%
15°
Thu
69%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:10–05:10 Day 05:10–20:02 Dusk 20:02–22:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:49–22:49 Major period 08:49–10:49 Minor period 17:37–19:07 Minor period 00:31–02:01

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

01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
15°
09:00
15°
10:00
16°
11:00
16°
12:00
17°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

An Loch Fhada is a lake in Ireland.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike and European Perch.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. 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 northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Timing Northern pike is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at An Loch Fhada?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at An Loch Fhada?

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 An Loch Fhada?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at An Loch Fhada right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 58%.