Question 1

Which fish species are caught in lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

Published reports most often include [Barsch](/en/species/barsch), [Renke](/en/species/renke), [Brachse](/en/species/brachse), [Spiegelkarpfen](/en/species/spiegelkarpfen). This is an evaluation of community reports, not a complete stock list.

Question 2

What data does the evaluation for lakes in Zürich rely on?

Accepted Answer

The analysis covers only published catches by the Angelradar community at lakes in Zürich. Private, demo and draft catches are excluded.

Question 3

Which fishing methods are commonly reported at lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

[Ansitzangeln](/en/methods/ansitzangeln), [Spinnfischen](/en/methods/spinnfischen) appear most often in the available reports. The ranking is based on those reports and does not guarantee success.

Question 4

Which month has the most reported catches at lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

June has the most reports in the available data - a snapshot, not a forecast for this year.

Question 5

How large are the reported fish from lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

Reported fish average 42.5 cm and 1,667.75 kg. The figures come from the available reports and can be affected by unusually large catches.

Question 6

What is the heaviest reported catch from lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

The heaviest published catch is a [Spiegelkarpfen](/en/species/spiegelkarpfen) weighing 5,000.0 kg. This is the highest Angelradar report, not an official record.

Question 7

How current is the catch data for lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

The evaluation is updated continuously and is based only on published community catches.

Question 8

Do I need a permit for lakes in Zürich?

Accepted Answer

You generally need the legally required documents and permission from the fishing-rights holder. Check the rules and permit outlets for the specific water because there is no single permit for every lakes in Zürich.

Lakes in Zürich

Lakes in Zürich - facts & figures

Waters in Zürich

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Greifensee

Haslisee

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Popular fishing methods at Lakes in Zürich

Lakes in Zürich

Lakes in Zürich - facts & figures

Waters in Zürich

Ausee (Wädenswil)

Bichelsee

Dättnauerweiher

Egelsee (Bubikon)

Greifensee

Haslisee

Frequently asked questions

Lakes in other regions

More water types in Schweiz

Popular fishing methods at Lakes in Zürich

Most common fish at Lakes in Zürich

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