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IJsselmeer

Lake fishing  Flevoland and Friesland · 04:14 - 21:07

IJsselmeer is a lake in Flevoland and Friesland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:29–05:29 Day 05:29–19:52 Dusk 19:52–21:52

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
17%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
13%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

IJsselmeer is a lake in Flevoland and Friesland.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Zander, Common Bream and Common Carp.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
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

IJsselmeer

The IJsselmeer, also known as Lake IJssel in English, is a closed-off freshwater lake in the central Netherlands bordering the provinces of Flevoland, North Holland and Friesland. It covers an area of 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi) with an average depth of 4.5 m (15 ft). The river IJssel, after which the lake was named, flows into the IJsselmeer.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at IJsselmeer?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Zander, Common Bream and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at IJsselmeer?

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 IJsselmeer?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at IJsselmeer right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 44%.