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Barragem de Alqueva

Lake fishing  Alentejo · 05:35 - 19:37

Barragem de Alqueva is a lake in Alentejo. Anglers here fish mainly for Iberian Barbel, Wels Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Iberian Barbel Active through the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
33°
Thu
73%
36°
Fri
74%
34°
Sat
76%
32°
Sun
77%
32°
Best day
Mon
75%
33°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:50–06:50 Dusk 18:22–20:22

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:57–05:57 Major period 15:57–17:57 Minor period 21:28–22:58 Minor period 10:56–12:26

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
29°
14:00
30°
15:00
31°
16:00
31°
17:00
31°
18:00
30°
19:00
28°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
23°
00:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Iberian Barbel
Luciobarbus bocagei
70%
Active through the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
49%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for iberian barbel 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.

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 Barragem de Alqueva?

Popular catches here include Iberian Barbel, Wels Catfish, Largemouth Bass 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 65%.