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Barcău

River fishing  Romania · 04:40 - 20:32

Barcău is a river in Romania. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
34°
Best day
Thu
79%
28°
Fri
80%
20°
Sat
73%
21°
Sun
73%
27°
Mon
76%
25°

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.)
21°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:55–05:55 Dusk 19:17–21:17

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:04–02:04 Major period 12:04–14:04 Minor period 20:22–21:52 Minor period 04:16–05:46

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

05:00
25°
06:00
26°
07:00
28°
08:00
31°
09:00
33°
10:00
35°
11:00
37°
12:00
38°
13:00
39°
14:00
39°
15:00
30°
16:00
30°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
74%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
47%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
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 Barcău or Bereteu is a river which has its origin in Sălaj County, Romania. It is about 167 kilometres (104 mi) long with a watershed area of 5,812 km2 (2,244 sq mi). After crossing Bihor County in Romania and Hajdú-Bihar and Békés County in Hungary, it flows into the Sebes-Körös near Szeghalom. Its length in Romania is 134 km (83 mi).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barcău?

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Barcău?

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 Barcău?

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Barcău right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 71%.