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Taihu Lake (Lake Tai)

Lake fishing  Suzhou, Jiangsu · 05:55 - 20:06

Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) is a lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:10–07:10 Dusk 18:51–20:51 Night 20:51–05:10

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Amur Catfish
Amur Catfish
Silurus asotus
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mandarin Fish
Mandarin Fish
Siniperca chuatsi
18%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Snakehead
Northern Snakehead
Channa argus
13%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bighead Carp
Bighead Carp
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
11%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Carp
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
11%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grass Carp
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
9%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) is a lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Amur Catfish, Mandarin Fish, Northern Snakehead, Bighead Carp and Silver Carp.

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:

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More waters nearby

Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake) Chun'an, Zhejiang · 213.3 km away Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan Zhoushan, Zhejiang · 235.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Taihu Lake (Lake Tai)?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Amur Catfish, Mandarin Fish, Northern Snakehead, Bighead Carp, Silver Carp and Grass Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Taihu Lake (Lake Tai)?

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 Taihu Lake (Lake Tai)?

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

What is biting at Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 19%.