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中禅寺湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:26 - 20:05

中禅寺湖 is a lake in Japan. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Japanese Crucian Carp.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
18°
Best day
Thu
80%
19°
Fri
76%
18°
Sat
76%
17°
Sun
76%
16°
Mon
75%
19°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:41–06:41 Dusk 18:50–20:50

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:15–02:15 Major period 12:15–14:15 Minor period 19:52–21:22 Minor period 05:08–06:38

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

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

Likely catch now (4 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
62%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
62%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
61%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
23%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

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

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
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 Chūzenji , also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was created 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai (2484 m) erupted and blocked the river.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 中禅寺湖?

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

Do you need a fishing license at 中禅寺湖?

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 中禅寺湖?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at 中禅寺湖 right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 32%.