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River Rhine (Cologne)

River fishing  North Rhine-Westphalia · 04:18 - 20:50

River Rhine (Cologne) is a river in North Rhine-Westphalia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:33–05:33 Day 05:33–19:35 Dusk 19:35–21:35

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

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Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
18%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
10%
Bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

River Rhine (Cologne) is a river in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 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.
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.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Rhine (Cologne)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at River Rhine (Cologne)?

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 Rhine (Cologne)?

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

What is biting at River Rhine (Cologne) right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 54%.