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Lake Lucerne

Lake fishing  Lucerne · 06:09 - 20:55

Lake Lucerne is a lake in Lucerne. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Wels Catfish.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
24°
Best day
Thu
80%
24°
Fri
80%
23°
Sat
79%
25°
Sun
79%
28°
Mon
81%
21°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:24–07:24 Day 07:24–19:40 Dusk 19:40–21:40

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:53–06:53 Major period 16:53–18:53 Minor period 22:09–23:39 Minor period 12:08–13:38

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

14:00
28°
15:00
28°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
25°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
23°
22:00
22°
23:00
22°
00:00
21°
01:00
21°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
76%
Active through the day, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
43%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
19%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
17%
Water outside its comfort range.
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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, Arctic Char, Northern Pike 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)

About this water

Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Lucerne?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Lucerne?

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 Lucerne?

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

What is biting at Lake Lucerne right now?

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