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Markermeer

Lake fishing  Netherlands · 04:18 - 21:06

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

Prime 98% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
22°
Best day
Tue
77%
24°
Wed
77%
22°
Thu
78%
19°
Fri
77%
21°
Sat
79%
22°

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.)
18°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
32.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:33–05:33 Dusk 19:51–21:51 Night 21:51–03:33

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:32–00:32 Major period 10:32–12:32 Minor period 19:33–21:03 Minor period 02:01–03:31

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

21:00
21°
22:00
20°
23:00
20°
00:00
19°
01:00
19°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
19°
07:00
20°
08:00
21°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
98%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
96%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Markermeer is a lake in Netherlands.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Common Carp 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
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

The Markermeer is a 700 km2 (270 sq mi) lake in the central Netherlands in between North Holland, Flevoland, and its smaller and larger neighbors, the IJmeer and IJsselmeer. A shallow lake at 3 to 5 m in depth, matching the reclaimed land to its west, north-west and east it is named after the small former island, now peninsula, of Marken on its west shore.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Markermeer?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Markermeer?

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 Markermeer?

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

What is biting at Markermeer right now?

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