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Hồ Núi Cốc

Lake fishing  Vietnam · 06:17 - 19:44

Hồ Núi Cốc 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 88% 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
90%
31°
Wed
91%
32°
Thu
91%
32°
Fri
90%
33°
Sat
91%
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
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:32–07:32 Dusk 18:29–20:29 Night 20:29–05:32

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:51–00:51 Major period 10:51–12:51 Minor period 17:50–19:20 Minor period 04:22–05:52

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

04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
26°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
28°
15:00
28°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
77%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
50%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Hồ Núi Cốc 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

Núi Cốc Reservoir is an artificial lake, approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of the city of Thái Nguyên in Thái Nguyên Province, Vietnam, in Tam Đảo National Park. It is a popular visitor attraction on account of the legend associated with the 89 islands within the lake.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hồ Núi Cốc?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Hồ Núi Cốc?

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 Núi Cốc?

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

What is biting at Hồ Núi Cốc right now?

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