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Lak Lake

Lake fishing  Dak Lak, Central Highlands · 06:34 - 19:12

Lak Lake is a lake in Dak Lak, Central Highlands. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb and Barramundi.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
29°
Fri
79%
28°
Best day
Sat
77%
27°
Sun
77%
26°
Mon
76%
26°
Tue
75%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 17:57–19:57

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:03–07:03 Major period 17:03–19:03 Minor period 22:58–00:28 Minor period 11:37–13:07

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

06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
24°
10:00
24°
11:00
25°
12:00
25°
13:00
26°
14:00
26°
15:00
26°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
80%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
79%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
71%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
66%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
63%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Barramundi, Mekong Giant Catfish, Common Carp and Wallago Catfish.

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 giant snakehead 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

Lak Lake is a freshwater lake in Liên Sơn Township, Lắk district, Đắk Lắk province, Vietnam. It covers an area of about 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) and is the largest freshwater lake in the Central Highlands. It is also the second largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lak Lake?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Barramundi, Mekong Giant Catfish, Common Carp and Wallago Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lak Lake?

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 Lak Lake?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lak Lake right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 26%.