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Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters)

River fishing  Gujo, Gifu Prefecture · 06:02 - 19:55

Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters) is a river in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture. Anglers here fish mainly for Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass and Ayu Sweetfish.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
33°
Thu
74%
32°
Fri
73%
29°
Sat
77%
28°
Sun
77%
28°
Mon
79%
26°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
72.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:17–07:17 Dusk 18:40–20:40 Night 20:40–05:17

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:21–06:21 Major period 16:21–18:21 Minor period 21:55–23:25 Minor period 11:17–12:47

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

22:00
24°
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23°
02:00
23°
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23°
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07:00
24°
08:00
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09:00
26°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Japanese Eel
Anguilla japonica
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
77%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Ayu Sweetfish
Plecoglossus altivelis
28%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Iwana Char
Salvelinus leucomaenis
16%
Water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass, Ayu Sweetfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Iwana Char.

Japanese Eel 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

Timing This is a prime window for japanese eel 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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters)?

Popular catches here include Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass, Ayu Sweetfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Iwana Char and Yamame Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters)?

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 Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters)?

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

What is biting at Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters) right now?

Right now Japanese Eel is the most likely catch, at about 54%.