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Lake Biwa

Lake fishing  Shiga Prefecture · 06:06 - 19:57

Lake Biwa is a lake in Shiga Prefecture. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp, Japanese Crucian Carp and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
35°
Thu
73%
34°
Fri
73%
33°
Sat
74%
33°
Sun
74%
31°
Mon
77%
32°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:21–07:21 Dusk 18:42–20:42

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:24–06:24 Major period 16:24–18:24 Minor period 21:59–23:29 Minor period 11:19–12:49

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

22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
28°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
83%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
44%
Bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Common Carp 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

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.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
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

Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old. It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world. Because of its proximity to the country's historical capital Kyoto, references to Lake Biwa appear frequently in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Biwa?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Biwa?

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 Biwa?

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

What is biting at Lake Biwa right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 86%.