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Embalse de Orellana

Lake fishing  Extremadura · 06:24 - 20:30

Embalse de Orellana is a lake in Extremadura. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Common Carp.

Good 47% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
34°
Best day
Thu
72%
36°
Fri
73%
36°
Sat
73%
35°
Sun
74%
33°
Mon
73%
35°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Dusk 19:15–21:15 Night 21:15–05:39

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 22:18–23:48 Minor period 11:49–13:19

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

13:00
29°
14:00
30°
15:00
31°
16:00
32°
17:00
32°
18:00
32°
19:00
31°
20:00
30°
21:00
28°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
41%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
23%
Slow during the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
11%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Zander 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 Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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 Embalse de Orellana?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Embalse de Orellana?

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 Embalse de Orellana?

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

What is biting at Embalse de Orellana right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 45%.