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IJsselmeer

Lake fishing  Flevoland and Friesland · 05:01 - 20:27

IJsselmeer is a lake in Flevoland and Friesland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Wels Catfish and Common Bream.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
22°
Thu
79%
20°
Fri
81%
19°
Best day
Sat
81%
23°
Sun
80%
24°
Mon
79%
21°

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.)
21°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:16–06:16 Dusk 19:12–21:12 Night 21:12–04:16

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:05–06:05 Major period 16:05–18:05 Minor period 21:08–22:38 Minor period 11:33–13:03

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
24°
14:00
24°
15:00
25°
16:00
27°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
26°
20:00
25°
21:00
24°
22:00
23°
23:00
22°
00:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
85%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
44%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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

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.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
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

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

IJsselmeer Netherlands · 6.9 km away Markermeer Netherlands · 23.8 km away De Kûfurd Netherlands · 31.9 km away Aldhôf Netherlands · 34.8 km away IJssel Netherlands · 38.4 km away Snitser Mar Netherlands · 41.3 km away IJmeer Netherlands · 45.6 km away Vecht Netherlands · 50.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at IJsselmeer?

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

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, dusk and night.

What is biting at IJsselmeer right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 82%.