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Taihu Lake (Lake Tai)

Lake fishing  Suzhou, Jiangsu · 06:17 - 19:53

Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) is a lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp, Mandarin Fish and Amur Catfish.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
32°
Best day
Thu
82%
32°
Fri
81%
32°
Sat
77%
30°
Sun
77%
28°
Mon
77%
28°
Tue
81%
30°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:32–07:32 Dusk 18:38–20:38 Night 20:38–05:32

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:27–06:27 Major period 16:27–18:27 Minor period 22:08–23:38 Minor period 11:17–12:47

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

04:00
29°
05:00
29°
06:00
29°
07:00
29°
08:00
29°
09:00
29°
10:00
30°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°
13:00
32°
14:00
32°
15:00
30°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
79%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Mandarin Fish
Siniperca chuatsi
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Amur Catfish
Silurus asotus
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Snakehead
Channa argus
60%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
57%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Bighead Carp
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

Guides for this water

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.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Mandarin Fish, Amur Catfish, Northern Snakehead, Silver Carp, Bighead 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 27%.