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Lac de Cleuson

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 04:43 - 20:26

Lac de Cleuson is a lake in Switzerland. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, European Chub and Rainbow Trout.

Prime 93% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
12°
Best day
Thu
100%
15°
Fri
100%
16°
Sat
98%
19°
Sun
98%
19°
Mon
98%
20°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
19.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:58–05:58 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 00:02–02:02 Major period 12:02–14:02 Minor period 20:15–21:45 Minor period 04:19–05:49

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
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
11°
08:00
13°
09:00
15°
10:00
16°
11:00
17°
12:00
17°
13:00
18°
14:00
17°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
93%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
41%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Timing This is a prime window for wels catfish 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:

About this water

Lac de Cleuson is a reservoir in the municipality of Nendaz, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi). Water from the reservoir is often pumped into the Grande Dixence Dam's reservoir, Lac des Dix, for use in hydroelectricity production.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de Cleuson?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de Cleuson?

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 Cleuson?

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lac de Cleuson right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 79%.