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Lake Kerkini

Lake fishing  Central Macedonia · 06:25 - 20:41

Lake Kerkini is a lake in Central Macedonia. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
33°
Best day
Thu
75%
33°
Fri
76%
32°
Sat
75%
33°
Sun
75%
34°
Mon
75%
32°

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
33°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
32.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 19:26–21:26 Night 21:26–05:40

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:54–06:54 Major period 16:54–18:54 Minor period 22:21–23:51 Minor period 11:58–13:28

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

15:00
33°
16:00
32°
17:00
32°
18:00
32°
19:00
31°
20:00
29°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
64%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
50%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
22%
Slow during the day, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
4%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

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)

About this water

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Kerkini?

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

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 60%.