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Lake Trichonida

Lake fishing  Aetolia-Acarnania · 05:09 - 20:01

Lake Trichonida is a lake in Aetolia-Acarnania. 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.)
25°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:24–06:24 Dusk 18:46–20:46 Night 20:46–04:24

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
50%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
25%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
12%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
7%
Slow during the day.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
6%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Trichonida is a lake in Aetolia-Acarnania.

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.

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 Trichonida

Lake Trichonida is the largest natural lake in Greece. It is situated in the eastern part of Aetolia-Acarnania, southeast of the city of Agrinio and northwest of Nafpaktos. It covers an area of 98.6 square kilometres (38.1 mi2) with a maximum length of 19 kilometres (12 mi). Its surface elevation is 15 metres (49 ft) and its maximum depth is 58 metres (190 ft).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Trichonida?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Trichonida?

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 Trichonida?

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

What is biting at Lake Trichonida right now?

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