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Barragem de Alqueva

Lake fishing  Alentejo · 05:07 - 19:57

Barragem de Alqueva is a lake in Alentejo. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:22–06:22 Dusk 18:42–20:42

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

Next hours

09:00
27°
10:00
30°
11:00
32°
12:00
34°
13:00
35°
14:00
36°
15:00
36°
16:00
36°
17:00
36°
18:00
36°
19:00
34°
20:00
32°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Iberian Barbel
Iberian Barbel
Luciobarbus bocagei
40%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
28%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
22%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Barragem de Alqueva is a lake in Alentejo.

Popular catches here include Iberian Barbel, Largemouth Bass, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

Iberian Barbel fishing is usually best around May-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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for iberian barbel at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barragem de Alqueva?

Popular catches here include Iberian Barbel, Largemouth Bass, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Barragem de Alqueva?

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 Barragem de Alqueva?

Iberian Barbel fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Barragem de Alqueva right now?

Right now Iberian Barbel is the most likely catch, at about 40%.