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River Scheldt at Ghent

River fishing  East Flanders · 05:14 - 20:27

River Scheldt at Ghent is a river in East Flanders. Anglers here fish mainly for Roach, European Perch and Common Bream.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Roach Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
26°
Thu
82%
23°
Fri
83%
24°
Best day
Sat
82%
27°
Sun
78%
32°
Mon
82%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:29–06:29 Day 06:29–19:12 Dusk 19:12–21:12

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:12–06:12 Major period 16:12–18:12 Minor period 21:18–22:48 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

13:00
31°
14:00
30°
15:00
31°
16:00
30°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
26°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Roach
Rutilus rutilus
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
81%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
21%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Roach, European Perch, Common Bream, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Roach fishing is usually best around May-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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for roach, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for roach at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for roach: Maggot or bread.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, red or bronze for roach.
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 Scheldt at Ghent?

Popular catches here include Roach, European Perch, Common Bream, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at River Scheldt at Ghent?

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 Scheldt at Ghent?

Roach fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Scheldt at Ghent right now?

Right now Roach is the most likely catch, at about 55%.