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Neusiedler See

Lake fishing  Burgenland · 05:33 - 20:25

Neusiedler See is a lake in Burgenland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
38°
Thu
75%
34°
Fri
77%
30°
Sat
75%
29°
Sun
75%
32°
Mon
78%
34°
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
37°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:48–06:48 Dusk 19:10–21:10 Night 21:10–04:48

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:20–06:20 Major period 16:20–18:20 Minor period 21:34–23:04 Minor period 11:36–13:06

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
37°
15:00
38°
16:00
37°
17:00
37°
18:00
36°
19:00
35°
20:00
32°
21:00
31°
22:00
30°
23:00
30°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
71%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
48%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
23%
Slow during the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
12%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
6%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Zander, Northern Pike 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.

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:

About this water

Lake Neusiedl or Lake Fertő, is the largest endorheic lake in Central Europe, straddling Austria and Hungary. The lake is saline and covers 315 km2 (122 sq mi), of which 240 km2 (93 sq mi) is on the Austrian side and 75 km2 (29 sq mi) on the Hungarian side. Its drainage basin is about 1,120 km2 (430 sq mi), about three times its size excluding the lake itself. From north to south, the lake is about 36 km (22 mi) long, and it is between 6 km and 12 km wide from east to west. On average, its surface is 115.45 m (378.8 ft) above the Adriatic Sea and it is no more than 1.8 m deep.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Neusiedler See?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Zander, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Neusiedler See?

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 Neusiedler See?

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

What is biting at Neusiedler See right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 70%.