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Lac de Montsalvens

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 04:41 - 20:29

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

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Prime 92% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
20°
Best day
Thu
100%
21°
Fri
100%
22°
Sat
94%
24°
Sun
91%
26°
Mon
92%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:56–05:56 Dusk 19:14–21:14

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 20:18–21:48 Minor period 04:18–05:48

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
17°
04:00
16°
05:00
15°
06:00
16°
07:00
18°
08:00
19°
09:00
21°
10:00
23°
11:00
24°
12:00
24°
13:00
25°
14:00
26°

Likely catch now (4 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
92%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
64%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
47%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
44%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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 Montsalvens is a reservoir in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The reservoir has a capacity of 12.6 million m³ and a surface area of 0.74 km2 (0.29 sq mi). It was built on the Jogne river, before the gorges, and below the road to Jaun Pass, between the villages of Broc and Charmey.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de Montsalvens?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de Montsalvens?

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 Montsalvens?

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

What is biting at Lac de Montsalvens right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 50%.