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River Elbe (Magdeburg)

River fishing  Saxony-Anhalt · 04:52 - 21:38

River Elbe (Magdeburg) is a river in Saxony-Anhalt. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:07–06:07 Day 06:07–20:23 Dusk 20:23–22:23

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

Next hours

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26°
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13:00
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30°
15:00
31°
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Likely catch now (5 species)

Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
20%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
14%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
11%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
11%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

River Elbe (Magdeburg) is a river in Saxony-Anhalt.

Popular catches here include Asp, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Zander and Common Bream.

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. 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 spoon for asp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for asp at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and gold for asp.
Lure Spoon for asp: Cast to surface activity.
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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Mecklenburg Lake District (Muritz) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · 159.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Elbe (Magdeburg)?

Popular catches here include Asp, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike, Zander and Common Bream.

Do you need a fishing license at River Elbe (Magdeburg)?

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 River Elbe (Magdeburg)?

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Elbe (Magdeburg) right now?

Right now Asp is the most likely catch, at about 44%.