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琵琶湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:43 - 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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Prime 89% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
26°
Best day
Mon
95%
27°
Tue
92%
29°
Wed
74%
27°
Thu
74%
27°
Fri
75%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:58–06:58 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 22:01–00:01 Major period 10:01–12:01 Minor period 17:34–19:04 Minor period 02:57–04:27

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

22:00
22°
23:00
22°
00:00
21°
01:00
21°
02:00
21°
03:00
21°
04:00
21°
05:00
21°
06:00
21°
07:00
21°
08:00
21°
09:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
40%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

琵琶湖 is a lake in Japan.

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

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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

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)

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 琵琶湖?

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

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?

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

What is biting at 琵琶湖 right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 72%.