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River Elbe (Magdeburg)

River fishing  Saxony-Anhalt · 05:39 - 21:00

River Elbe (Magdeburg) is a river in Saxony-Anhalt. Anglers here fish mainly for Asp, Wels Catfish and Common Bream.

Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Asp Active through the day.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
33°
Thu
77%
28°
Fri
84%
23°
Best day
Sat
77%
25°
Sun
77%
32°
Mon
80%
32°

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.)
24°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
17.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:54–06:54 Dusk 19:45–21:45 Night 21:45–04:54

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:40–06:40 Major period 16:40–18:40 Minor period 21:44–23:14 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
32°
15:00
33°
16:00
34°
17:00
33°
18:00
33°
19:00
32°
20:00
32°
21:00
29°
22:00
28°
23:00
27°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Asp
Leuciscus aspius
63%
Active through the day.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
50%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
18%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. 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 spoon for asp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for asp 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 Spoon for asp: Cast to surface activity.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural for asp.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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Common questions

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

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

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, dusk and night.

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

Right now Asp is the most likely catch, at about 57%.