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River Scheldt at Ghent

River fishing  East Flanders · 04:30 - 21:03

River Scheldt at Ghent is a river in East Flanders. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:45–05:45 Day 05:45–19:48 Dusk 19:48–21:48

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

Next hours

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26°
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Likely catch now (5 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
38%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
38%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
9%
Bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
7%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

River Scheldt at Ghent is a river in East Flanders.

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

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 Scheldt at Ghent?

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

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?

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

What is biting at River Scheldt at Ghent right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 38%.