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Lac de Champex

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 04:44 - 20:26

Lac de Champex is a lake in Switzerland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Chub, Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
17°
Best day
Thu
100%
19°
Fri
100%
20°
Sat
94%
23°
Sun
94%
23°
Mon
94%
23°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:59–05:59 Dusk 19:11–21:11

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:03–02:03 Major period 12:03–14:03 Minor period 20:16–21:46 Minor period 04:21–05:51

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

03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
13°
07:00
17°
08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
21°
11:00
21°
12:00
22°
13:00
23°
14:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
72%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
58%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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

Timing This is a prime window for european chub at dawn. 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

Lac de Champex is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 11 ha. The village of Champex is situated on the shores.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de Champex?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de Champex?

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 de Champex?

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lac de Champex right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 46%.