Tuz Gölü

Lake fishing Turkey · 05:24 - 20:15

Tuz Gölü is a lake in Turkey. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp and Wels Catfish.

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Prime 100% The bite right now

Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

70%

34°

Thu

70%

34°

Fri

70%

34°

Sat

70%

34°

Sun

77%

30°

Best day

Mon

75%

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

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

21°C

Air temp

18°C

Wind

3 m/s

Pressure

1015 hPa ↓ falling

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-30 05:51

Best times today

Dusk 19:00–21:00 Night 21:00–04:39

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit

Major period 00:18–02:18 Major period 12:18–14:18 Minor period 20:02–21:32 Minor period 05:04–06:34

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

06:00

18°

07:00

20°

08:00

22°

09:00

24°

10:00

26°

11:00

27°

12:00

29°

13:00

30°

14:00

31°

15:00

32°

16:00

32°

17:00

32°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

100%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Wels Catfish

Silurus glanis

100%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Carp and Wels Catfish.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually 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.

Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural, gold and bronze for common carp.

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 Tuz, is the second largest lake in Turkey with its 1,665 km2 (643 mi2) surface area and one of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world. It is located in the Central Anatolia Region, 105 km (65 mi) northeast of Konya, 150 km (93 mi) south-southeast of Ankara and 57 km (35 mi) northwest of Aksaray. In recent years, Lake Tuz has become a hotspot for tourists. In October 2021, Lake Tuz temporarily dried up completely due to climate change and unsustainable irrigation practices.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tuz Gölü?

Popular catches here include Common Carp and Wels Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Tuz Gölü?

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 Tuz Gölü?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Tuz Gölü right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 52%.