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Balsjön

Lake fishing  Västerbotten · 07:34 - 15:20

Balsjön is a lake set in Västerbotten. Most people come here for Vendace, Whitefish and Northern Pike.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
7°
Best day
Fri
84%
4°
Sat
82%
6°
Sun
81%
6°
Mon
81%
4°
Tue
84%
2°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
87.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Dusk 14:05–16:05

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:53–08:53 Major period 18:53–20:53 Minor period 00:26–01:56 Minor period 13:51–15:21

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

10:00
9°
11:00
9°
12:00
9°
13:00
9°
14:00
8°
15:00
8°
16:00
8°
17:00
8°
18:00
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19:00
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20:00
8°
21:00
7°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
61%
Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
39%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
28%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
27%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
23%
Active through the day.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch and Roach.

Vendace is generally most active around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 sabiki rig for vendace, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for vendace.
Lure Sabiki rig for vendace: Fine sabiki through the shoals.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

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More waters nearby

Lögdasjön Västerbotten · 33.0 km away Hjåggsjön Västerbotten · 36.6 km away Ledusjön Västerbotten · 40.0 km away Silträsket Västerbotten · 41.8 km away Notholmen Västerbotten · 46.9 km away Hissjön Västerbotten · 54.5 km away Stöcksjön Västerbotten · 60.4 km away Järnasklubb Guest Harbour Västerbotten · 64.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Balsjön?

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Arctic Char and Brown Trout.

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 Vendace, the fishing tends to peak around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Balsjön right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 48%.