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Târnava Mare

River fishing  Romania · 05:32 - 21:17

Târnava Mare is a river in Romania. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
32°
Thu
73%
28°
Fri
78%
26°
Sat
75%
21°
Sun
80%
24°
Best day
Mon
75%
22°

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.)
20°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:47–06:47 Dusk 20:02–22:02

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:53–02:53 Major period 12:53–14:53 Minor period 21:07–22:37 Minor period 05:09–06:39

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
20°
05:00
20°
06:00
20°
07:00
22°
08:00
25°
09:00
28°
10:00
30°
11:00
32°
12:00
33°
13:00
34°
14:00
34°
15:00
31°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
74%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
52%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-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

Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
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

The Târnava Mare is a river in Romania. Its total length is 223 km (139 mi) and its basin size is 3,666 km2 (1,415 sq mi). Its source is in the Eastern Carpathian Mountains, near the sources of the Mureș and Olt in Harghita County. It flows through the Romanian counties of Harghita, Mureș, Sibiu, and Alba. The cities of Odorheiu Secuiesc, Sighișoara, and Mediaș lie on the Târnava Mare. It joins the Târnava Mică in Blaj, forming the Târnava.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Târnava Mare?

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Târnava Mare?

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 Târnava Mare?

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Târnava Mare right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 67%.