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田沢湖

Lake fishing  Japan · 05:12 - 20:09

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

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Crucian Carp Water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
25°
Thu
79%
26°
Fri
78%
26°
Sat
75%
24°
Sun
82%
24°
Mon
84%
25°
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
28.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:27–06:27 Dusk 18:54–20:54

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:10–02:10 Major period 12:10–14:10 Minor period 19:57–21:27 Minor period 04:53–06:23

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

Likely catch now (4 species)

Japanese Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
59%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
50%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
47%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
20%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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 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 Japanese Crucian Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Common Carp.

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?

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

What is biting at 田沢湖 right now?

Right now Japanese Crucian Carp is the most likely catch, at about 41%.