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Wolfgangsee

Lake fishing  Salzburg · 05:08 - 21:08

Wolfgangsee is a lake in Salzburg. 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
29°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:23–06:23 Dusk 19:53–21:53 Night 21:53–04:23

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

Next hours

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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

Wolfgangsee is a lake in Salzburg.

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

Wolfgangsee

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

Attersee Upper Austria · 17.3 km away Traunsee Upper Austria · 31.6 km away Traun River at Gmunden Upper Austria · 35.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Wolfgangsee?

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 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 43%.