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Lake Zurich

Lake fishing  Zurich · 05:29 - 21:25

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:44–06:44 Day 06:44–20:10 Dusk 20:10–22:10

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
34%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
15%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
7%
Bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
7%
Bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
5%
Bright sky slows things.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
5%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Zurich is a lake in Zurich.

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Wels Catfish, Rainbow Trout, 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.

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.
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.
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:

About this water

Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich is a lake in Switzerland, that extends southeast of the city of Zurich. Depending on the context, Lake Zurich or Zürichsee may refer to the entire lake or specifically to the section downstream of the Hurden peninsula and Seedamm causeway. In the latter case, the upstream part of the lake is called Obersee, while the lower part is sometimes also referred to as the Lower Lake, respectively.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Zurich?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Zurich?

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 Zurich?

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

What is biting at Lake Zurich right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 34%.