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Lago del Sambuco

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 05:36 - 21:22

Lago del Sambuco is a lake in Switzerland. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, European Chub and Northern Pike.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
19°
Best day
Thu
100%
18°
Fri
100%
19°
Sat
94%
24°
Sun
95%
23°
Mon
96%
23°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:51–06:51 Dusk 20:07–22:07

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:57–02:57 Major period 12:57–14:57 Minor period 21:11–22:41 Minor period 05:13–06:43

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

04:00
10°
05:00
10°
06:00
9°
07:00
10°
08:00
15°
09:00
18°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
21°
13:00
21°
14:00
22°
15:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
48%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lago del Sambuco is a reservoir above Fusio, in the municipality of Lavizzara, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 1.11 km². The dam of Sambuco on the Maggia River was completed in 1956. Its maximum height is 130 m and length 363 m.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago del Sambuco?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lago del Sambuco?

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 Lago del Sambuco?

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

What is biting at Lago del Sambuco right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 80%.