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Aqualate Mere

Lake fishing  United Kingdom · 04:46 - 21:38

Aqualate Mere is a lake in United Kingdom. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Fair 43% The bite right now
Top bet: Powan Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Sun
100%
22°
Mon
100%
20°
Tue
100%
21°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
20°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
24.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:01–06:01 Dusk 20:23–22:23

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:25–23:25 Major period 09:25–11:25 Minor period 17:59–19:29 Minor period 01:22–02:52

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
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
23°
07:00
24°
08:00
25°
09:00
26°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
43%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
38%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Aqualate Mere is a lake in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include Powan, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Powan fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Aqualate Mere is the largest natural mere in the English Midlands. The lake, which is located in Staffordshire, is a legacy of the Last Glacial Period that ended 10,000 years ago. It is managed as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) by Natural England.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Aqualate Mere?

Popular catches here include Powan, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Aqualate Mere?

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 Aqualate Mere?

Powan fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Aqualate Mere right now?

Right now Powan is the most likely catch, at about 52%.