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Lake Geneva at Lausanne

Lake fishing  Vaud · 05:18 - 20:01

Lake Geneva at Lausanne is a lake in Vaud. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Wels Catfish.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
29°
Thu
77%
29°
Fri
77%
28°
Sat
75%
30°
Sun
76%
31°
Mon
78%
25°
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
73.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:33–06:33 Day 06:33–18:46 Dusk 18:46–20:46

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:01–06:01 Major period 16:01–18:01 Minor period 21:17–22:47 Minor period 11:14–12:44

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

13:00
29°
14:00
30°
15:00
28°
16:00
29°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
26°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
77%
Active through the day, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
73%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
49%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
19%
Water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
19%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
15%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Arctic Char and Whitefish.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 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.
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.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Geneva at Lausanne?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Whitefish, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Geneva at Lausanne?

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 Geneva at Lausanne?

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

What is biting at Lake Geneva at Lausanne right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 49%.