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Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area)

Lake fishing  Cha-am, Phetchaburi · 07:06 - 19:46

Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area) is a lake in Cha-am, Phetchaburi. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish and Wallago Catfish.

Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
34°
Best day
Thu
80%
32°
Fri
79%
32°
Sat
79%
33°
Sun
80%
31°
Mon
77%
29°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:31–20:31 Night 20:31–06:21

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:48–06:48 Major period 16:48–18:48 Minor period 22:48–00:18 Minor period 11:18–12:48

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

23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
27°
10:00
29°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
60%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
51%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
46%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead and Siamese Giant Carp.

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 redtail catfish at night. Fish hard now.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area)?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead, Siamese Giant Carp, Hampala Barb and Arapaima.

Do you need a fishing license at Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area)?

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 Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area)?

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area) right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 25%.