Fishing Calendar for Lake Cerknica, Slovenia
An intermittent karst lake that floods each autumn and drains underground each summer, filling with pike, tench and carp whenever water levels allow, making timing essential for anglers who visit.
Stržen and Cerkniščica near Lake Cerknica right now
From the gauge at Dolenje Jezero · 8 Oct, 03:00 · Open on River map →
The nearest gauged waters to Lake Cerknica are the Stržen and the Cerkniščica. On 8 October 2026 at 03:00 the Stržen at Dolenje Jezero stood at 76 cm, which the gauging agency rates as low level, with the water at 13.8 °C.
The Stržen over the last 7 days
Readings every hour at Dolenje Jezero, the gauge nearest this spot. The shaded band is the gauge's usual range over the last 30 days.
Water level
Water temperature
Gauges near Lake Cerknica
3 official gauges within 25 km on the Stržen and the Cerkniščica, the nearest highlighted. Flow is coloured as the gauging agency rates it: Low Normal High
| Gauge | Flow | Level | Water | Last 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorenje JezeroStržen 5 km away | — | 19 cm | 11.8 °C | |
| Dolenje JezeronearestStržen 0 km away | — | 76 cm | 13.8 °C | |
| Cerknica ICerkniščica 3 km away | 0.00 m³/s Low | — | — |
Best fishing times in October 2026
| Date | Moon | Sunrise | Sunset | Major periods | Minor periods | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 | Waning gibbous | 07:00 | 18:42 | 03:33–05:33, 16:06–18:06 | 09:49–11:49, 22:22–00:22 | 39% ●●○○○ |
| Fri 02 | Waning gibbous | 07:01 | 18:41 | 04:35–06:35, 17:08–19:08 | 10:52–12:52 | 78% ●●●●○ |
| Sat 03 | Waning gibbous | 07:03 | 18:39 | 05:37–07:37, 18:10–20:10 | 23:21–01:21, 11:54–13:54 | 98% ●●●●● |
| Sun 04 | Waning crescent | 07:04 | 18:37 | 06:38–08:38, 19:09–21:09 | 00:23–02:23, 12:54–14:54 | 84% ●●●●● |
| Mon 05 | Waning crescent | 07:05 | 18:35 | 07:35–09:35, 20:04–22:04 | 01:21–03:21, 13:50–15:50 | 47% ●●●○○ |
| Tue 06 | Waning crescent | 07:07 | 18:33 | 08:28–10:28, 20:55–22:55 | 02:14–04:14, 14:42–16:42 | 15% ●○○○○ |
| Wed 07 | Waning crescent | 07:08 | 18:31 | 09:17–11:17, 21:43–23:43 | 03:04–05:04, 15:30–17:30 | 14% ●○○○○ |
| Thu 08 | Waning crescent | 07:09 | 18:29 | 10:04–12:04, 22:29–00:29 | 03:51–05:51, 16:16–18:16 | 39% ●●○○○ |
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| Fri 09 | Waning crescent | 07:10 | 18:27 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sat 10 | Waning crescent | 07:12 | 18:26 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sun 11 | New moon | 07:13 | 18:24 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Mon 12 | Waxing crescent | 07:14 | 18:22 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Tue 13 | Waxing crescent | 07:16 | 18:20 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Wed 14 | Waxing crescent | 07:17 | 18:18 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Thu 15 | Waxing crescent | 07:18 | 18:17 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Fri 16 | Waxing crescent | 07:20 | 18:15 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sat 17 | Waxing crescent | 07:21 | 18:13 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sun 18 | First quarter | 07:22 | 18:11 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Mon 19 | Waxing gibbous | 07:24 | 18:10 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Tue 20 | Waxing gibbous | 07:25 | 18:08 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Wed 21 | Waxing gibbous | 07:27 | 18:06 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Thu 22 | Waxing gibbous | 07:28 | 18:04 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Fri 23 | Waxing gibbous | 07:29 | 18:03 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sat 24 | Waxing gibbous | 07:31 | 18:01 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sun 25 | Waxing gibbous | 06:32 | 17:00 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Mon 26 | Waning gibbous | 06:33 | 16:58 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Tue 27 | Waning gibbous | 06:35 | 16:56 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Wed 28 | Waning gibbous | 06:36 | 16:55 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Thu 29 | Waning gibbous | 06:38 | 16:53 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Fri 30 | Waning gibbous | 06:39 | 16:52 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
| Sat 31 | Waning gibbous | 06:40 | 16:50 | ····· | ····· | Unlock · iOS / Android |
Fish recorded around Lake Cerknica
Species recorded around Lake Cerknica and along the Stržen and the Cerkniščica, from GBIF occurrence ranges.
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Tench
Tinca tinca
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Northern pike
Esox lucius
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Common carp
Cyprinus carpio
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Salmo marmoratus
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European grayling
Thymallus thymallus
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European bullhead
Cottus gobio
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Common nase
Chondrostoma nasus
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Common barbel
Barbus barbus
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Common dace
Leuciscus leuciscus
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Asp
Leuciscus aspius
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Gudgeon
Gobio gobio
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Minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Stržen near Lake Cerknica high right now?
- No. On 8 October 2026 the gauging agency rated the level of the Stržen at Dolenje Jezero as low (76 cm). This page shows the current reading whenever you open it.
- What fish are around Lake Cerknica?
- Species recorded around Lake Cerknica and along the Stržen and the Cerkniščica include Tench, Northern pike, Common carp, Salmo marmoratus, European grayling, European bullhead. The list comes from GBIF occurrence ranges, so it shows where a species has been recorded rather than how common it is.
- Where can I check water levels near Lake Cerknica?
- 3 official gauges within 25 km of Lake Cerknica measure the Stržen and the Cerkniščica. Their latest readings are listed on this page and on the River map.
- When is the best time to fish at Lake Cerknica?
- The highest-rated day in the current month at Lake Cerknica is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.
- Do moon phases affect fishing at Lake Cerknica?
- Solunar theory links feeding activity to the moon's position. Major periods occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot, with shorter minor periods midway between them. New and full moons generally produce the strongest activity.
River data sources
Readings on this page come from official gauging stations: