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Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)

Lake fishing  Northern District (Kinneret) · 05:53 - 19:34

Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) is a lake in Northern District (Kinneret). Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp, Blue Tilapia and Galilee St. Peter's Fish.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
38°
Best day
Thu
79%
37°
Fri
79%
36°
Sat
79%
36°
Sun
79%
36°
Mon
79%
38°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:08–07:08 Day 07:08–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:05–06:05 Major period 16:05–18:05 Minor period 21:43–23:13 Minor period 10:56–12:26

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

23:00
29°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
27°
08:00
28°
09:00
29°
10:00
31°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
44%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Galilee St. Peter's Fish
Sarotherodon galilaeus
44%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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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 80%.