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Hồ Hoàn Kiếm

Lake fishing  Vietnam · 06:18 - 19:42

Hồ Hoàn Kiếm is a lake in Vietnam. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Mekong Giant Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
92%
31°
Best day
Tue
92%
31°
Wed
92%
31°
Thu
92%
31°
Fri
91%
32°
Sat
87%
32°
Sun
90%
33°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1003 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Dusk 18:27–20:27 Night 20:27–05:33

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:50–00:50 Major period 10:50–12:50 Minor period 17:48–19:18 Minor period 04:23–05:53

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

02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
26°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
46%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
43%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Hồ Hoàn Kiếm is a lake in Vietnam.

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

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mekong giant catfish at night. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Hoàn Kiếm Lake, also known as Sword Lake or Tả Vọng Lake, is a fresh water lake, measuring some 12 ha in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

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More waters nearby

Hồ Thiền Quang Vietnam · 1.4 km away Thiên Quang tỉnh Vietnam · 1.7 km away Hồ Bảy Mẫu Vietnam · 2.1 km away Hồ Trúc Bạch Vietnam · 2.4 km away Hồ Hữu Tiệp Vietnam · 2.8 km away Hồ Tây Vietnam · 4.4 km away Hồ Thủ Lệ Vietnam · 4.6 km away Hồ Linh Đàm Vietnam · 7.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hồ Hoàn Kiếm?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Hồ Hoàn Kiếm?

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 Hồ Hoàn Kiếm?

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Hồ Hoàn Kiếm right now?

Right now Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.