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Sun Moon Lake

Lake fishing  Nantou County · 06:09 - 19:46

Sun Moon Lake is a lake in Nantou County. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:24–07:24 Dusk 18:31–20:31 Night 20:31–05:24

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
39%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Mandarin Fish
Mandarin Fish
Siniperca chuatsi
33%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Grass Carp
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
17%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
11%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Sun Moon Lake is a lake in Nantou County.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Mandarin Fish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass.

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

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

Sun Moon Lake

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sun Moon Lake?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Mandarin Fish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Sun Moon Lake?

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 Sun Moon Lake?

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

What is biting at Sun Moon Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 39%.