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Lac de Genval

Lake fishing  Belgium · 04:32 - 20:59

Lac de Genval is a lake in Belgium. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp and Northern Pike.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
24°
Thu
84%
23°
Best day
Fri
78%
23°
Sat
76%
26°
Sun
79%
25°
Mon
79%
26°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:47–05:47 Dusk 19:44–21:44

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:13–02:13 Major period 12:13–14:13 Minor period 20:50–22:20 Minor period 04:07–05:37

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
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
16°
07:00
17°
08:00
19°
09:00
21°
10:00
20°
11:00
22°
12:00
23°
13:00
23°
14:00
23°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
59%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Common Carp 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

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
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

Lake Genval is an artificial lake located in Belgium on the border between Flanders and Wallonia, southeast of Brussels near the Sonian Forest, which is a part of the municipalities of Rixensart, Walloon Brabant and Overijse, Flemish Brabant. A popular vacation and holiday destination, the lake is surrounded by turn-of-the-century homes built during the Belle Époque. Situated on the lake's south is the Château du Lac, a five-star hotel, restaurant, and bar.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de Genval?

Popular catches here include Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de Genval?

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 Genval?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lac de Genval right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 50%.