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琵琶湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:42 - 20:14

琵琶湖 is a lake in Japan. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Crucian Carp Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
24°
Best day
Sun
100%
26°
Mon
95%
28°
Tue
100%
28°
Wed
75%
26°
Thu
81%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:57–06:57 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:13–23:13 Major period 09:13–11:13 Minor period 16:38–18:08 Minor period 02:19–03:49

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

10:00
24°
11:00
24°
12:00
24°
13:00
24°
14:00
24°
15:00
24°
16:00
23°
17:00
23°
18:00
23°
19:00
23°
20:00
22°
21:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
62%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
52%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
19%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

琵琶湖 is a lake in Japan.

Popular catches here include Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Common Carp.

Japanese Crucian Carp fishing is usually best around Apr-May. 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

Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
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)

About this water

Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old. It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world. Because of its proximity to the country's historical capital Kyoto, references to Lake Biwa appear frequently in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 琵琶湖?

Popular catches here include Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at 琵琶湖?

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 琵琶湖?

Japanese Crucian Carp fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at 琵琶湖 right now?

Right now Japanese Crucian Carp is the most likely catch, at about 39%.