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Balsjön

Lake fishing  Västerbotten · 03:51 - 21:47

Balsjön is a lake in Västerbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, European Eel and Arctic Char.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
18°
Mon
82%
16°
Tue
80%
17°
Wed
81%
18°
Thu
84%
15°
Best day
Fri
84%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Thunderstorm
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:06–05:06 Dusk 20:32–22:32 Night 22:32–03:06

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:59–03:59 Major period 13:59–15:59 Minor period 20:55–22:25 Minor period 07:34–09:04

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

18:00
19°
19:00
18°
20:00
15°
21:00
14°
22:00
12°
23:00
11°
00:00
10°
01:00
9°
02:00
9°
03:00
9°
04:00
8°
05:00
8°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
39%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Arctic Char, Grayling, Whitefish and Northern Pike.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-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 common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, bronze and red for common bream.
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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Balsjön?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Arctic Char, Grayling, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Brown Trout 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?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Balsjön right now?

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