WikiCatchPfäffikersee
Zürich, Switzerland
- lake
- 8 species listed
- 47.3524, 8.7809
Pfäffikersee is a lake in Zürich, Switzerland. WikiCatch lists 8 fish species for this water, including Northern pike, European whitefish, Common rudd. The nearest other water we map in Zürich is Aabach, 6.2 km away.
Species at Pfäffikersee
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Aabachriver6.2 km
- Greifenseelake7.6 km
- Glattriver9.7 km
- Vordere Tössstream14 km
- Zürichseelake15 km
- Hintere Tössstream15 km
- Auseelake16 km
- Aabachstream17 km
About Pfäffikersee
Tucked into Zürich, Switzerland, Pfäffikersee is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Pfäffikersee should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For European whitefish
Use a slow retrieve or jigging action, keeping the lure close to the bottom where whitefish often feed; experiment with different depths.
- For Common rudd
Rudd often feed near the surface, so try using a float or fishing without weights to present your bait naturally.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Pfäffikersee.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Pfäffikersee, make sure your licence covers Zürich, Switzerland and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Other Fishing Regions in Switzerland
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.