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Lac de Neuchâtel

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 04:40 - 20:31

Lac de Neuchâtel is a lake in Switzerland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
27°
Best day
Tue
100%
27°
Wed
96%
25°
Thu
94%
25°
Fri
97%
26°
Sat
89%
27°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
86.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:55–05:55 Dusk 19:16–21:16

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:25–00:25 Major period 10:25–12:25 Minor period 18:51–20:21 Minor period 02:29–03:59

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

19:00
31°
20:00
29°
21:00
26°
22:00
25°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
22°
05:00
21°
06:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
100%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
35%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
32%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lac de Neuchâtel is a lake in Switzerland.

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.

Tips right now

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

Lake Neuchâtel lies primarily in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The lake lies mainly in the canton of Neuchâtel, but is also shared by the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg, and Bern. It comprises one of the lakes in the Three Lakes Region, along with lakes Biel/Bienne and Morat/Murten.

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More waters nearby

Lac de Morat Switzerland · 18.6 km away Schiffenensee Switzerland · 25.3 km away Bielersee Switzerland · 31.6 km away Lac de la Gruyère Switzerland · 32.5 km away Schwarzsee Switzerland · 42.3 km away Lac de Bret Switzerland · 43.1 km away Aare River at Bern Bern · 46.5 km away Lac de Joux Switzerland · 51.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac de Neuchâtel?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lac de Neuchâtel?

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 Neuchâtel?

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

What is biting at Lac de Neuchâtel right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 58%.