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田沢湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:11 - 20:09

田沢湖 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 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
23°
Best day
Mon
100%
23°
Tue
100%
24°
Wed
81%
26°
Thu
82%
25°
Fri
80%
26°

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.)
21°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa → stable
Clouds
76.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:26–06:26 Dusk 18:54–20:54

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 21:42–23:42 Major period 09:42–11:42 Minor period 17:31–19:01 Minor period 02:24–03:54

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
16°
23:00
14°
00:00
13°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
13°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
15°
08:00
16°
09:00
18°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
46%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

田沢湖 is a lake in Japan.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Japanese Crucian Carp, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth 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 Tazawa is a caldera lake in the city of Semboku, Akita Prefecture, northern Japan. It is the deepest lake in Japan at 423 metres (1,388 ft). The area is a popular vacation area and several hot spring resorts can be found in the hills above the lake. Akita Prefecture's largest ski area, Tazawako Ski Area [ja], overlooks the lake.

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More waters nearby

十和田湖 Japan · 83.8 km away 小川原湖 Japan · 130.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 田沢湖?

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

Do you need a fishing license at 田沢湖?

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 田沢湖?

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

What is biting at 田沢湖 right now?

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