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Çıldır Gölü

Lake fishing  Turkey · 05:38 - 20:43

Çıldır Gölü is a lake in Turkey. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
18°
Thu
76%
21°
Fri
87%
19°
Best day
Sat
73%
18°
Sun
77%
18°
Mon
77%
16°

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.)
19°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:53–06:53 Dusk 19:28–21:28 Night 21:28–04:53

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:39–02:39 Major period 12:39–14:39 Minor period 20:31–22:01 Minor period 05:17–06:47

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

05:00
9°
06:00
9°
07:00
10°
08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
14°
12:00
15°
13:00
17°
14:00
18°
15:00
18°
16:00
18°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
71%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
63%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
53%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, 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

Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
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)

About this water

Lake Çıldır, is a large freshwater lake in the provinces of Ardahan and Kars in northeastern Turkey. It is located close to the borders with Georgia and Armenia. Lake Çıldır is located at an elevation of approximately 1,959 m (6,427 ft) and is surrounded by a mountainous region. It has an area of 123 km2 (47 sq mi) and a maximum depth of about 42 m (138 ft). Water from the lake is used for irrigation. The lake freezes over in the winter.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Çıldır Gölü?

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Çıldır Gölü?

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 Çıldır Gölü?

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Çıldır Gölü right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.