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琵琶湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:44 - 20:14

琵琶湖 is a lake in Japan. Anglers here fish mainly for Largemouth Bass, Japanese Crucian Carp and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Largemouth Bass Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
25°
Thu
74%
26°
Fri
75%
26°
Sat
75%
25°
Sun
70%
28°
Mon
80%
29°
Best day

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.)
24°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:59–06:59 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:29–02:29 Major period 12:29–14:29 Minor period 20:01–21:31 Minor period 05:27–06:57

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

12:00
26°
13:00
27°
14:00
28°
15:00
28°
16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
26°
20:00
26°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
24°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
62%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
61%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
60%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
23%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

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

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. 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 largemouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try black and blue, chartreuse or junebug for largemouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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 Largemouth Bass, Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth 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?

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at 琵琶湖 right now?

Right now Largemouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 33%.