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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
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:31–21:31 Night 21:31–04:08

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

Next hours

19:00
30°
20:00
29°
21:00
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
24°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
24°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
26%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
23%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
23%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
11%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Balaton (Siofok) is a lake in Somogy.

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

Zander 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
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)

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Zander, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, European Perch 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)?

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

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

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