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Balsjön

Lake fishing  Västerbotten · 06:06 - 19:11

Balsjön is a lake set in Västerbotten. Most people come here for European Eel, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
15°
Best day
Thu
80%
14°
Fri
86%
13°
Sat
83%
13°
Sun
84%
12°
Mon
83%
13°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:21–07:21 Dusk 17:56–19:56 Night 19:56–05:21

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:55–16:55 Major period 02:55–04:55 Minor period 12:29–13:59 Minor period 17:52–19:22

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
11°
22:00
11°
23:00
11°
00:00
11°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°

Likely catch now (12 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
54%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Arctic Char and Whitefish.

European Eel is generally most active around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A fishing permit (fiskekort) is required here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Stained water: try scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

iFiske

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Balsjön?

Anglers here regularly land European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Whitefish, Vendace and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Balsjön?

Yes, a fiskekort (fishing permit) is required. You can buy one via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Balsjön?

For European Eel, the fishing tends to peak around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Balsjön right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 33%.