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Lac de la Gileppe

Lake fishing  Belgium · 04:27 - 20:52

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

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
22°
Thu
84%
24°
Best day
Fri
76%
20°
Sat
76%
25°
Sun
83%
22°
Mon
76%
22°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:42–05:42 Dusk 19:37–21:37

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:08–02:08 Major period 12:08–14:08 Minor period 20:44–22:14 Minor period 04:02–05:32

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
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
16°
07:00
18°
08:00
19°
09:00
21°
10:00
22°
11:00
22°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°
14:00
24°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
56%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
52%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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 Gileppe is located in Wallonia, in the east of Belgium, near the city of Verviers. There is a 78 m high panoramic tower with a restaurant on the top to look at the lake and the landscape. The water volume is 26,400,000 m3 and the area is 1,3 km2. The Gileppe Dam contains the lake and was built in 1869.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de la Gileppe?

Popular catches here include Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de la Gileppe?

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 la Gileppe?

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

What is biting at Lac de la Gileppe right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 54%.