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Peipsi-Pihkva järv

Lake fishing  Russia · 04:04 - 22:21

Peipsi-Pihkva järv is a lake in Russia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Grayling Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
22°
Best day
Sun
100%
27°
Mon
94%
27°
Tue
95%
24°
Wed
90%
22°
Thu
100%
20°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:19–05:19 Dusk 21:06–23:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:26–23:26 Major period 09:26–11:26 Minor period 18:40–20:10 Minor period 00:42–02:12

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

04:00
17°
05:00
17°
06:00
17°
07:00
17°
08:00
17°
09:00
17°
10:00
18°
11:00
18°
12:00
19°
13:00
20°
14:00
21°
15:00
21°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
77%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
69%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
65%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
63%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Peipsi-Pihkva järv is a lake in Russia.

Popular catches here include Grayling, Zander, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Common Bream and European Perch.

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn 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 fly for grayling, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for grayling.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
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 Peipus is the largest trans-boundary lake in Europe, lying on the international border between Estonia and Russia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Peipsi-Pihkva järv?

Popular catches here include Grayling, Zander, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Common Bream, European Perch, Asp and Wels Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Peipsi-Pihkva järv?

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 Peipsi-Pihkva järv?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Peipsi-Pihkva järv right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 17%.