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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.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Iberian Barbel Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
32°
Thu
73%
35°
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
24.0%

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

12:00
28°
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
24°
23:00
23°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Iberian Barbel
Luciobarbus bocagei
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
54%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
43%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Albufeira de Alqueva Portugal · 24.7 km away Albufeira de Roucanito Portugal · 29.5 km away Albufeira do Alvito Portugal · 30.0 km away Chafariz do Salvador Portugal · 39.0 km away Rio Ardilla Portugal · 55.6 km away Río Múrtigas Portugal · 62.3 km away Rio Almansor Portugal · 62.8 km away Rio Almansor Portugal · 62.8 km away

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 55%.