Danau Toba
Danau Toba is a lake in Indonesia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Danau Toba is a lake in Indonesia.
Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb and Barramundi.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Lake Toba is a large natural lake in North Sumatra and Indonesia. The lake is the massive caldera of the Toba supervolcano. The lake is located in the middle of the northern part of the island of Sumatra, with a surface elevation of about 900 metres (2,953 ft), the lake stretches from 2.88°N 98.52°E to 2.35°N 99.1°E. The lake is about 100 kilometres long, 30 kilometres (19 mi) wide, and up to 505 metres (1,657 ft) deep. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world. Toba Caldera is one of twenty geoparks in Indonesia, and was recognised in July 2020 as one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Danau Toba?
Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb and Barramundi.
Do you need a fishing license at Danau Toba?
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 Danau Toba?
Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Danau Toba right now?
Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 44%.