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Traunsee

Lake fishing  Upper Austria · 05:06 - 21:07

Traunsee is a lake in Upper Austria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:21–06:21 Dusk 19:52–21:52 Night 21:52–04:21

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
43%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
16%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
8%
Bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
7%
Bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
7%
Bright sky slows things.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
6%
Water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
5%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Traunsee is a lake in Upper Austria.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout 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.

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.
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.
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

Traunsee

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

Traun River at Gmunden Upper Austria · 7.6 km away Attersee Upper Austria · 19.2 km away Wolfgangsee Salzburg · 31.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Traunsee?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Wels Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish, Arctic Char 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 43%.