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River Stour

River fishing  United Kingdom · 04:56 - 21:26

River Stour is a river in United Kingdom. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: Barbel Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
27°
Best day
Sun
100%
22°
Mon
100%
20°
Tue
100%
22°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
22°

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.)
19°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:11–06:11 Dusk 20:11–22:11

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:24–23:24 Major period 09:24–11:24 Minor period 17:48–19:18 Minor period 01:31–03:01

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

01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
22°
04:00
21°
05:00
21°
06:00
21°
07:00
22°
08:00
23°
09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
26°
12:00
26°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Barbel
Barbus barbus
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
42%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
15%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

River Stour is a river in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include Barbel, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Barbel fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Timing This is a prime window for barbel at night. Fish hard now.
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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Stour?

Popular catches here include Barbel, European Chub and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at River Stour?

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 Stour?

Barbel fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at River Stour right now?

Right now Barbel is the most likely catch, at about 70%.