La Thièle / Zihl

La Thièle / Zihl, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at La Thièle / Zihl is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

47.0031, 7.0215 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Common rudd

  Rudd often feed near the surface, so try using a float or fishing without weights to present your bait naturally.

• For Wels catfish

  Fish near structures like fallen trees or bridges, as Wels catfish are ambush predators and like to hide.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at La Thièle / Zihl.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to La Thièle / Zihl should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Neuchâtel before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like La Thièle / Zihl.

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