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Lai da Sontga Maria

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 05:35 - 21:22

Lai da Sontga Maria 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 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
15°
Best day
Thu
100%
14°
Fri
100%
16°
Sat
98%
20°
Sun
99%
20°
Mon
100%
20°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:50–06:50 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 00:56–02:56 Major period 12:56–14:56 Minor period 21:11–22:41 Minor period 05:11–06:41

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
8°
05:00
8°
06:00
7°
07:00
8°
08:00
13°
09:00
15°
10:00
17°
11:00
18°
12:00
18°
13:00
18°
14:00
19°
15:00
19°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
48%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 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

Lai da Sontga Maria is a lake, located north of the Lukmanier Pass in Switzerland. It lies almost entirely in the municipality of Medel, a tiny fraction of the south-west part of the lake belonging to the municipalities of Quinto and Blenio. The reservoir has a surface area is 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi). The arch dam Santa Maria, which is to the north of the lake, was completed in 1968. The main road of the Lukmanier Pass runs along the eastern shore of the lake.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lai da Sontga Maria?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lai da Sontga Maria?

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 Lai da Sontga Maria?

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

What is biting at Lai da Sontga Maria right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 79%.