Neckar

Running through Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Neckar is the kind of stream that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Neckar hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

48.0575, 8.5342 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Baden-Württemberg

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Baden-Württemberg. Conditions at Neckar may vary.

Northern pikeEuropean perchEuropean chubRainbow troutZanderBrown trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

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

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

• For European chub

  When using lures, vary your retrieve speed and direction to trigger strikes. Chub often hold near cover like overhanging branches or submerged logs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Baden-Württemberg.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Neckar, make sure your licence covers Baden-Württemberg, Germany and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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