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Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area)

Lake fishing  Cha-am, Phetchaburi · 06:55 - 19:48

Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area) is a lake in Cha-am, Phetchaburi. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:10–08:10 Dusk 18:33–20:33

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

Next hours

19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
27°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arapaima
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
13%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
13%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
10%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Redtail Catfish
Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
9%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
9%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area) is a lake in Cha-am, Phetchaburi.

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

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 giant snakehead at dusk. 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 Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Mekong Giant Catfish, Arapaima, Barramundi, Wallago Catfish, Redtail Catfish and Siamese Giant Carp.

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)?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 16%.