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Lake Balaton (Siofok)

Lake fishing  Somogy · 04:53 - 20:46

Lake Balaton (Siofok) is a lake in Somogy. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:08–06:08 Dusk 19:31–21:31 Night 21:31–04:08

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
50%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
20%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
11%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
9%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Balaton (Siofok) is a lake in Somogy.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Zander, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Balaton (Siofok)?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Zander, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Balaton (Siofok)?

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 Lake Balaton (Siofok)?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Balaton (Siofok) right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 50%.