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Lak Lake

Lake fishing  Dak Lak, Central Highlands · 06:34 - 19:13

Lak Lake is a lake in Dak Lak, Central Highlands. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp, Mekong Giant Catfish and Wallago Catfish.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
27°
Best day
Thu
77%
29°
Fri
79%
28°
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 ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:58–19:58 Night 19:58–05:49

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:15–06:15 Major period 16:15–18:15 Minor period 22:16–23:46 Minor period 10:45–12:15

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

05:00
23°
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°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lak Lake?

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

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?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lak Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 35%.