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Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)

Lake fishing  Northern District (Kinneret) · 05:30 - 19:49

Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) is a lake in Northern District (Kinneret). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:45–06:45 Day 06:45–18:34 Dusk 18:34–20:34

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

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Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Tilapia
Blue Tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Galilee St. Peter's Fish
Galilee St. Peter's Fish
Sarotherodon galilaeus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) is a lake in Northern District (Kinneret).

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Blue Tilapia and Galilee St. Peter's Fish.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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 ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Blue Tilapia and Galilee St. Peter's Fish.

Do you need a fishing license at Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)?

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 Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 60%.