Is the Areuse near Lake Neuchâtel high right now?

No. On 8 October 2026 the gauging agency rated the flow of the Areuse at Boudry as low (1.2 m³/s). This page shows the current reading whenever you open it.

What fish are around Lake Neuchâtel?

Species recorded around Lake Neuchâtel and along the Areuse include European perch, Burbot, Northern pike, 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 Neuchâtel?

2 official gauges within 25 km of Lake Neuchâtel measure the Areuse. Their latest readings are listed on this page and on the River map.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Neuchâtel?

The highest-rated day in the current month at Lake Neuchâtel is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.

Do moon phases affect fishing at Lake Neuchâtel?

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.

Fishing Calendar for Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Switzerland's largest lake entirely within its borders is shallow along its reed-fringed shores, favouring pike and perch, while whitefish and burbot are taken from deeper, cooler water offshore.

Lake · 46.9167, 6.85 · times shown in local time (Europe/Zurich)

Areuse near Lake Neuchâtel right now

From the gauge at Boudry · 8 Oct, 03:20 · Open on River map →

The nearest gauged river to Lake Neuchâtel is the Areuse. On 8 October 2026 at 03:20 the Areuse at Boudry (4 km from this spot) was flowing at 1.2 m³/s, which the gauging agency rates as low flow.

Flow 1.2 m³/s Low rising over 24 h

The Areuse over the last 7 days

Readings every hour at Boudry, the gauge nearest this spot. The shaded band is the gauge's usual range over the last 30 days.

Flow

1.2 m³/s

Boudry · last 7 days

Gauges near Lake Neuchâtel

2 official gauges within 25 km on the Areuse, the nearest highlighted. Flow is coloured as the gauging agency rates it: Low Normal High

Gauge	Flow	Level	Water	Last 7 days
St-Sulpice 22 km away	0.00 m³/s Normal	—	9.1 °C
Boudrynearest 4 km away	1.2 m³/s Low	—	—

Best fishing times in October 2026

Date	Moon	Sunrise	Sunset	Major periods	Minor periods	Efficiency
Thu 01	Waning gibbous	07:31	19:12	04:04–06:04, 16:37–18:37	10:21–12:21, 22:54–00:54	39% ●●○○○
Fri 02	Waning gibbous	07:32	19:10	05:06–07:06, 17:40–19:40	11:23–13:23	78% ●●●●○
Sat 03	Waning gibbous	07:33	19:08	06:09–08:09, 18:42–20:42	23:52–01:52, 12:25–14:25	98% ●●●●●
Sun 04	Waning crescent	07:35	19:06	07:09–09:09, 19:41–21:41	00:54–02:54, 13:25–15:25	84% ●●●●●
Mon 05	Waning crescent	07:36	19:04	08:06–10:06, 20:36–22:36	01:52–03:52, 14:21–16:21	47% ●●●○○
Tue 06	Waning crescent	07:37	19:02	08:59–10:59, 21:27–23:27	02:46–04:46, 15:13–17:13	15% ●○○○○
Wed 07	Waning crescent	07:39	19:00	09:48–11:48, 22:14–00:14	03:36–05:36, 16:01–18:01	14% ●○○○○
Thu 08	Waning crescent	07:40	18:58	10:35–12:35	04:23–06:23, 16:47–18:47	39% ●●○○○
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Sun 18	First quarter	07:54	18:40	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Mon 19	Waxing gibbous	07:56	18:38	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
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Wed 21	Waxing gibbous	07:58	18:34	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
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Sun 25	Waxing gibbous	07:04	17:28	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Mon 26	Waning gibbous	07:06	17:26	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Tue 27	Waning gibbous	07:07	17:24	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Wed 28	Waning gibbous	07:09	17:23	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Thu 29	Waning gibbous	07:10	17:21	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Fri 30	Waning gibbous	07:11	17:19	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Sat 31	Waning gibbous	07:13	17:18	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android

Fish recorded around Lake Neuchâtel

Species recorded around Lake Neuchâtel and along the Areuse, from GBIF occurrence ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Areuse near Lake Neuchâtel high right now?: No. On 8 October 2026 the gauging agency rated the flow of the Areuse at Boudry as low (1.2 m³/s). This page shows the current reading whenever you open it.
What fish are around Lake Neuchâtel?: Species recorded around Lake Neuchâtel and along the Areuse include European perch, Burbot, Northern pike, 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 Neuchâtel?: 2 official gauges within 25 km of Lake Neuchâtel measure the Areuse. Their latest readings are listed on this page and on the River map.
When is the best time to fish at Lake Neuchâtel?: The highest-rated day in the current month at Lake Neuchâtel is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.
Do moon phases affect fishing at Lake Neuchâtel?: 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:

Daten Oberflächengewässer: Abteilung Hydrologie, Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU · BAFU Liefer- und Nutzungsbedingungen fuer hydrologische Daten (Stand 13.7.2020); opendata.swiss 'Freie Nutzung' (terms_open)