Motala
Motala on the coast in Östergötland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Conditions right now
Weather
⛅ Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
15.9°C
Air temp
17.9°C
Wind
6.1 m/s
Pressure
1000.0
↑ rising
Clouds
63%
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Next hours
14:00
⛅
18.0°
15:00
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18.0°
16:00
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18.0°
17:00
🌤️
18.0°
18:00
⛅
17.0°
19:00
☀️
16.0°
20:00
☀️
15.0°
21:00
⛅
14.0°
22:00
⛅
13.0°
23:00
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12.0°
00:00
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11.0°
01:00
⛅
11.0°
Likely catch now (20 species)
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Garfish
Belone belone
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Active through the day, peak season.
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
Active through the day.
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
Average conditions right now.
Zander
Sander lucioperca
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
Active through the day, off season.
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Active through the day, off season.
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
Vendace
Coregonus albula
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season.
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Off season.
Tips right now
Technique
Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing
This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure
Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour
Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
Depth
The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.
Fishing permit
✅ Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.
About this water
Motala is a locality and the seat of Motala Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with a municipal population of 43,717 inhabitants in 2024. It is the third largest city of Östergötland, following Linköping and Norrköping. Motala is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern and is regarded as the main centre of both the Göta Canal and the surrounding lake region.
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