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Ullswater

Lake fishing  United Kingdom · 04:38 - 21:52

Ullswater is a lake in United Kingdom. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
15°
Best day
Tue
100%
15°
Wed
100%
17°
Thu
100%
15°
Fri
99%
17°
Sat
100%
17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
53.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:53–05:53 Dusk 20:37–22:37

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:04–01:04 Major period 11:04–13:04 Minor period 20:22–21:52 Minor period 02:17–03:47

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

20:00
13°
21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
11°
01:00
11°
02:00
11°
03:00
10°
04:00
10°
05:00
10°
06:00
11°
07:00
12°

Likely catch now (3 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
100%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
55%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Ullswater is a lake in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include European Chub, Powan and Northern Pike.

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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for european chub at dusk. 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

Ullswater is a glacial lake in Cumbria, England. It is part of the Lake District and is the second largest lake in the region by both area and volume, after Windermere. The lake is about 7 miles (11 km) long, 0.75 miles (1 km) wide, and has a maximum depth of 63 metres (207 ft). Its outflow is the River Eamont, which meets the River Eden at Brougham Castle before flowing into the Solway Firth. The lake historically formed part of the border between Cumberland and Westmorland.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ullswater?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Powan and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Ullswater?

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 Ullswater?

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

What is biting at Ullswater right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 52%.