Lac d'Emosson
Lac d'Emosson is a lake in Switzerland. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, European Chub and Northern Pike.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (4 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, European Chub, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.
Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn 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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Lac d'Émosson is a reservoir in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located in the municipalities of Salvan and Finhaut. The closest small city in Switzerland is Martigny. The lake has a surface area of 3.27 km2 and an elevation of 1,930 m. The maximum depth is 180 meters. The purpose of the Émosson Dam is hydroelectric power generation. Water from the reservoir first powers the 189 MW Vallorcine Power Station downstream and just over the border in Vallorcine, France. Water is then sent through a headrace tunnel to the 190 MW La Bâtiaz Power Station, 12 km (7 mi) to the east in Martigny, Switzerland. The drop between the dam and La Bâtiaz Power Station is 1,400 m (4,593 ft).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lac d'Emosson?
Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, European Chub, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Lac d'Emosson?
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 Lac d'Emosson?
Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lac d'Emosson right now?
Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 79%.