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Traunsee

Lake fishing  Upper Austria · 05:45 - 20:36

Traunsee is a lake in Upper Austria. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
32°
Thu
75%
25°
Best day
Fri
75%
25°
Sat
72%
24°
Sun
71%
31°
Mon
72%
27°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
34°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:00–07:00 Dusk 19:21–21:21 Night 21:21–05:00

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:32–06:32 Major period 16:32–18:32 Minor period 21:46–23:16 Minor period 11:48–13:18

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

14:00
34°
15:00
33°
16:00
33°
17:00
32°
18:00
32°
19:00
31°
20:00
28°
21:00
26°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
73%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
47%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
15%
Water outside its comfort range, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
15%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
12%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Arctic Char and Whitefish.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Traunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria. Its surface is approximately 24.5 km2 and its maximum depth of 191 metres makes it the deepest and by volume largest lake located entirely within Austrian territory; only Lake Constance on the border is deeper and bigger. It is a popular tourist destination, and its attractions include Schloss Ort, a medieval castle.

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More waters nearby

Traunsee Austria · 1.5 km away Traun River at Gmunden Upper Austria · 7.6 km away Vorderer Langbathsee Austria · 8.3 km away Hinterer Langbathsee Austria · 10.4 km away Attersee Austria · 18.8 km away Attersee Upper Austria · 19.2 km away Elmsee Austria · 22.3 km away Vorderer Lahngangsee Austria · 22.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Traunsee?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Whitefish, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Traunsee?

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 Traunsee?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Traunsee right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 76%.