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Lake Zurich

Lake fishing  Zurich · 06:07 - 20:55

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

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
31°
Thu
77%
30°
Fri
77%
28°
Sat
76%
31°
Sun
75%
34°
Mon
79%
24°
Best day

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.)
26°C
Air temp
34°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:22–07:22 Day 07:22–19:40 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 04:52–06:52 Major period 16:52–18:52 Minor period 22:07–23:37 Minor period 12:07–13:37

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
34°
15:00
35°
16:00
35°
17:00
30°
18:00
29°
19:00
30°
20:00
30°
21:00
29°
22:00
28°
23:00
27°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°

Likely catch now (7 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
67%
Active through the day, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
62%
Active through the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
41%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
10%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
9%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
5%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Zurich?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Rainbow Trout 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 49%.