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Lake Geneva at Lausanne

Lake fishing  Vaud · 04:41 - 20:30

Lake Geneva at Lausanne is a lake in Vaud. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:56–05:56 Day 05:56–19:15 Dusk 19:15–21:15

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
34%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
13%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
6%
Bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
6%
Bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
5%
Bright sky slows things.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
5%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
4%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Geneva at Lausanne is a lake in Vaud.

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

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.

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.
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.
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:

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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, Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Char 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 34%.