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Lake Peipus (Kallaste)

Lake fishing  Tartu · 05:08 - 21:25

Lake Peipus (Kallaste) is a lake in Tartu. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

Prime 89% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
24°
Best day
Fri
79%
21°
Sat
81%
20°
Sun
80%
20°
Mon
81%
22°
Tue
81%
20°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
92.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:23–06:23 Dusk 20:10–22:10 Night 22:10–04:23

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:26–07:26 Major period 17:26–19:26 Minor period 21:25–22:55 Minor period 13:57–15:27

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

01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°
07:00
16°
08:00
17°
09:00
20°
10:00
21°
11:00
22°
12:00
23°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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 zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
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 Peipus (Kallaste)?

Popular catches here include Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Peipus (Kallaste)?

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 Peipus (Kallaste)?

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Peipus (Kallaste) right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 50%.