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Eccup Reservoir

Lake fishing  United Kingdom · 04:36 - 21:42

Eccup Reservoir is a lake in United Kingdom. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Powan Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Sun
100%
22°
Mon
100%
19°
Tue
100%
20°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
20°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:51–05:51 Dusk 20:27–22:27

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:22–23:22 Major period 09:22–11:22 Minor period 18:02–19:32 Minor period 01:12–02:42

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

01:00
19°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
17°
05:00
17°
06:00
18°
07:00
19°
08:00
20°
09:00
22°
10:00
24°
11:00
26°
12:00
28°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
59%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
48%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Eccup Reservoir is a lake in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include Powan, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Powan fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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

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

Eccup Reservoir is a reservoir in Alwoodley, a suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, near the village of Eccup. It was first constructed in 1843, and expanded to its present size in 1897. The open water area is 91 hectares, making it the largest area of water in West Yorkshire. It receives water from several smaller reservoirs and from the River Ouse. The reservoir is owned by Yorkshire Water.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Eccup Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Powan, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Eccup Reservoir?

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 Eccup Reservoir?

Powan fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Eccup Reservoir right now?

Right now Powan is the most likely catch, at about 56%.