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日月潭

Lake fishing  Taiwan · 06:12 - 19:48

日月潭 is a lake in Taiwan. Anglers here fish mainly for Grass Carp and Mandarin Fish.

Prime 95% The bite right now
Top bet: Grass Carp Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
92%
29°
Best day
Thu
88%
29°
Fri
92%
26°
Sat
86%
26°
Sun
78%
28°
Mon
83%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Dusk 18:33–20:33

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 19:31–21:01 Minor period 05:58–07:28

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
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
26°
17:00
26°
18:00
25°
19:00
24°
20:00
23°
21:00
23°
22:00
22°
23:00
22°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
95%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mandarin Fish
Siniperca chuatsi
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Grass Carp and Mandarin Fish.

Grass Carp fishing is usually best around May-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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for grass carp at the day. Fish hard now.
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:

About this water

Sun Moon Lake is a lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the largest body of water in Taiwan. The area around the lake is home to the Thao people, one of Taiwan's indigenous ethnic groups. Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. The east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles a moon, hence the name.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 日月潭?

Popular catches here include Grass Carp and Mandarin Fish.

Do you need a fishing license at 日月潭?

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 日月潭?

Grass Carp fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at 日月潭 right now?

Right now Grass Carp is the most likely catch, at about 81%.