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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 Mekong Giant Catfish, Redtail Catfish and Wallago Catfish.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Mekong Giant 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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
96.0%

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

21:00
26°
22:00
26°
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°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
71%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
58%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
55%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
50%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Mekong Giant 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 mekong giant 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Redtail 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)?

Mekong Giant 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 Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 26%.