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Lake Kerkini

Lake fishing  Central Macedonia · 05:54 - 21:03

Lake Kerkini is a lake in Central Macedonia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Dusk 19:48–21:48 Night 21:48–05:09

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

Next hours

13:00
28°
14:00
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30°
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30°
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29°
19:00
28°
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26°
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25°
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23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
53%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
22%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
11%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
8%
Bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
6%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Kerkini is a lake in Central Macedonia.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout and European Eel.

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

About this water

Lake Kerkini

Lake Kerkini is an artificial reservoir in Central Macedonia, Greece that was created in 1932, and then redeveloped in 1980, on the site of what was previously an extremely extensive marshland.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Kerkini?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout and European Eel.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Kerkini?

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 Kerkini?

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

What is biting at Lake Kerkini right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 53%.