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Wolfgangsee

Lake fishing  Salzburg · 05:47 - 20:38

Wolfgangsee is a lake in Salzburg. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Wels Catfish and Common Carp.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
31°
Best day
Thu
72%
24°
Fri
71%
23°
Sat
71%
26°
Sun
71%
31°
Mon
72%
28°

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.)
25°C
Air temp
33°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
39.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:02–07:02 Dusk 19:23–21:23 Night 21:23–05:02

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:33–06:33 Major period 16:33–18:33 Minor period 21:47–23:17 Minor period 11:49–13:19

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
33°
15:00
32°
16:00
32°
17:00
31°
18:00
30°
19:00
29°
20:00
27°
21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
22°
00:00
21°
01:00
20°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
74%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
47%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
16%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
13%
Water outside its comfort range.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
13%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

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

Lake Wolfgang is a lake in Austria that lies mostly within the state of Salzburg and is one of the best-known lakes in the Salzkammergut resort region. The municipalities on its shore are Strobl, St Gilgen, the villages of Abersee and Ried and the market town of St Wolfgang in the state of Upper Austria. The town and the lake are named after Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg, who according to legend built the first church here in the late 10th century.

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More waters nearby

Wolfgangsee Austria · 2.1 km away Krottensee Austria · 4.9 km away Mondsee Austria · 9.5 km away Fuschlsee Austria · 11.7 km away Attersee Upper Austria · 17.3 km away Attersee Austria · 17.8 km away Hinterer Langbathsee Austria · 21.5 km away Vorderer Langbathsee Austria · 23.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Wolfgangsee?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Wolfgangsee?

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 Wolfgangsee?

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

What is biting at Wolfgangsee right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 77%.