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Biting Index Berlin & Brandenburg

A general guideline for the entire region — based on moon phase, air pressure, water temperature, wind and time of day. Calculated from scientifically established environmental factors.

Today · Sun 19 July · 20:00
8.3/10
Biting index today Good
thermostatWatertrending_downPoor
11.9°C
Current water temperature
airWindtrending_upGood
10km/h
Calm – good conditions
compressAir pressuretrending_upGood
1017hPa
Stable – encourages feeding activity
wavesWater level indextrending_flatStable
Normal
14 stations · Havel, Spree, Oder, Elbe
nights_stayMoontrending_flatModerate
17%
Waxing crescent
scheduleBest timetrending_upGood
20:00h
Dämmerung (Abend) · 20:00–22:00
Regional avg
8.1
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Optimum window — broad species diversity active

At 11.9 °C, almost every native species is active. Equally good for beginners and targeted approaches.

Predators on spinning rods: soft plastics, jerkbaits, spoons at edges and structure.
Cyprinids on bottom or float with corn, maggot or worm at weed edges.
Mornings 5–8 am and evenings 6–9 pm are the top windows.
Carp and tench coming on — boilies and pellets in the evening.
⚡ Plan your fishing day

7-day bite forecast.

Pick your water and target species — we show the best day of the week for your individual approach.

Lakes
Rivers
Canals
Predators
Cyprinids
Salmonids
Night-active & other

Why this score?

    Tip for today

      02 · Score breakdown

      The 5 drivers.

      Here's how today's biting index is composed — each factor is rated separately and then combined into the overall weighted score.

      30 %
      Water temp.
      11.9 °C
      Score3.27 / 10
      25 %
      Air pressure
      1017 hPa
      Score9.91 / 10
      15 %
      Moon phase
      Waxing crescent · 17 %
      Score5.37 / 10
      15 %
      Wind
      10 km/h
      Score10 / 10
      15 %
      Time of day
      Dämmerung (Abend)
      Score9.94 / 10
      03 · Species activity

      Active species today.

      Based on 11.9 °C water temperature and the closed seasons under BbgFischO.

      All closed seasons

      Pike

      Optimum
      Morning, evening
      Weed edges, hides
      Soft plastics, jerkbaits, deadbait
      Optimum 8–18 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Ide

      Optimum
      Daytime
      Rivers, calm bays
      Maggot, corn, paste
      Optimum 10–20 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Roach

      Optimum
      All day
      Bank zones, weed edges
      Maggot, worm, corn
      Optimum 10–20 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Whitefish

      Optimum
      Morning, evening
      Deep lakes, open water
      Whitefish paternoster, maggots
      Optimum 4–15 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Brown trout

      Optimum
      Streams, tributaries
      Fly, spinner
      Optimum 6–14 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Rainbow trout

      Optimum
      Morning & evening
      Running water, tributaries
      Fly fishing, spinner, spoon
      Optimum 8–16 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Grayling

      Optimum
      Clear running water
      Dry fly, nymph
      Optimum 6–14 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Char

      Optimum
      Deep, cold lakes
      Spinner, fly
      Optimum 4–12 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Lake trout

      Optimum
      Deep lakes
      Trolling, spinner
      Optimum 4–12 °C
      Now in temperature optimum — ideal time

      Zander

      Active
      Dusk, night
      Deep holes, current edges
      Soft plastics, jigs, deadbait
      Optimum 12–20 °C
      Active — optimum 12–20 °C

      Perch

      Active
      All day
      Stone edges, bridges, weeds
      Spinners, soft plastics, jerkbaits
      Optimum 14–20 °C
      Active — optimum 14–20 °C

      Asp

      Active
      Daytime
      Current, surface
      Poppers, spinners, surface lures
      Optimum 14–22 °C
      Active — optimum 14–22 °C

      Chub

      Active
      Daytime
      Rivers, overhanging trees
      Cheese, meat, bread
      Optimum 12–20 °C
      Active — optimum 12–20 °C

      Burbot

      Active
      Night
      Deep bottom, gravel banks
      Bottom fishing, deadbait
      Optimum 2–10 °C
      Active — optimum 2–10 °C

      Bream

      Active
      Evening, night
      Weed edges, muddy bottom
      Bottom rig, maggot, corn
      Optimum 12–22 °C
      Active — optimum 12–22 °C

      Silver bream

      Active
      Weedy bank zones
      Maggot, worm
      Optimum 12–20 °C
      Active — optimum 12–20 °C

      Prussian carp

      Active
      Shallow weedy zones
      Corn, worm
      Optimum 14–22 °C
      Active — optimum 14–22 °C

      Crucian carp

      Active
      Stillwater, muddy bottom
      Worm, corn
      Optimum 16–24 °C
      Active — optimum 16–24 °C

      Bleak

      Active
      Surface, open water
      Small floats, maggot
      Optimum 12–20 °C
      Active — optimum 12–20 °C

      Biting index for your region

      Enter your postcode and we'll find the nearest measurement station — based on current DWD weather data.

      All postcodes in Berlin & Brandenburg · Weather data: BrightSky (DWD)
      04 · Regional

      Score by region.

      All values based on current DWD weather data. Small deviations from the general score come from local pressure and temperature differences.

      Neuruppin
      Water 12.5 °C · Air 15.5 °C
      8.3 Good
      Brandenburg/Havel
      Water 11.9 °C · Air 14.9 °C
      8.3 Good
      Eberswalde
      Water 11.8 °C · Air 14.8 °C
      8.2 Good
      Frankfurt/Oder
      Water 11.2 °C · Air 14.2 °C
      8.1 Good
      Potsdam
      Water 10.7 °C · Air 13.7 °C
      7.9 Good
      Cottbus
      Water 10.5 °C · Air 13.5 °C
      7.9 Good
      05 · FAQ

      Biting index FAQ.

      How is the score calculated? What do the values mean? All the answers.

      How the value is calculated

      The biting index is computed from 5 factors:

      • Water temperature (30 %): The most important factor — determines which species are active at all. Optimum: 12–20 °C.
      • Air pressure (25 %): Stable high pressure = good biting mood. Falling pressure = fish retreat.
      • Moon phase (15 %): New and full moon increase activity. Quarter phases tend to be harder.
      • Wind (15 %): Light wind (5–15 km/h) stirs the water. Storms make fishing difficult.
      • Time of day (15 %): Dawn and dusk are the best windows — even at moderate scores.
      What does a value of 8.3 out of 10 mean?

      The score rates conditions on a scale of 1 to 10:

      • 8–10 Excellent — optimal conditions, high biting activity across many species
      • 7–8 Good — solid chances, especially at dawn/dusk and along structure
      • 5–7 Moderate — decent, but pick your time and spot deliberately
      • 3–5 Poor — only reliable spots are worth the trip
      • 1–3 Very poor — better try again tomorrow
      Why are some species inactive even at a good score?

      The general biting index rates the overall conditions. Each species has its own temperature optimum:

      • Carp, tench, eel need at least 12–15 °C — often still sluggish in spring
      • Pike, perch are active from 6 °C — true cold-tolerant species
      • Catfish only bite reliably from ~16 °C

      A "Good" score at 8 °C water means: pike and perch are catchable — carp aren't yet.

      Overall score vs. species-specific activity

      The overall score rates weather and environmental conditions independent of any specific species.

      The species-specific activity shows whether a particular species is likely active under current conditions — based on its known temperature limits.

      Tip: Check the overall score first, then see whether your target species is in the green. Both together give the full picture.

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      Weather: BrightSky (DWD)
      Water levels: WSV PEGELONLINE
      Closed seasons: BbgFischO 2026