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Lake Biwa

Lake fishing  Shiga Prefecture · 05:41 - 20:13

Lake Biwa is a lake in Shiga Prefecture. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Dusk 18:58–20:58

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
46%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
20%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Biwa is a lake in Shiga Prefecture.

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

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 Stained water: 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

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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More waters nearby

Itoshiro River (Nagara headwaters) Gujo, Gifu Prefecture · 100.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Biwa?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Japanese Crucian Carp, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth 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 46%.