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Thunersee

Lake fishing  Switzerland · 05:38 - 21:27

Thunersee is a lake in Switzerland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Chub, Wels Catfish and Northern Pike.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
21°
Best day
Thu
100%
23°
Fri
100%
22°
Sat
93%
25°
Sun
90%
27°
Mon
90%
26°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:53–06:53 Dusk 20:12–22:12

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 01:01–03:01 Major period 13:01–15:01 Minor period 21:16–22:46 Minor period 05:15–06:45

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
18°
05:00
17°
06:00
16°
07:00
17°
08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
22°
11:00
23°
12:00
24°
13:00
25°
14:00
26°
15:00
26°

Likely catch now (4 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
72%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
53%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
53%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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 european chub at dawn. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lake Thun is an Alpine lake in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland named after the city of Thun, on its northern shore. At 48.3 km2 (18.6 sq mi) in surface area, it is the largest Swiss lake entirely within a single canton.

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More waters nearby

Brienzersee Switzerland · 18.2 km away Daubensee Switzerland · 33.8 km away Schwarzsee Switzerland · 34.5 km away Aare River at Bern Bern · 34.5 km away Moossee Switzerland · 40.0 km away Stausee Gibidum Switzerland · 42.1 km away Wohlensee Switzerland · 42.2 km away Aare Switzerland · 43.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Thunersee?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Wels Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Thunersee?

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 Thunersee?

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Thunersee right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 49%.