Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt)
Coastal fishing in the Kattegat for sea trout, mackerel and cod.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt) is a coastal fishing spot in Skåne. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Garfish, Turbot, Saithe, European Flounder, European Plaice and Atlantic Mackerel.
Garfish fishing is usually best around May-Jun. The best windows are usually day.
No permit is needed to fish here with handheld tackle. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.
About this water
Båstad is a locality and the seat of Båstad Municipality, Scania County, Sweden, with approximately 5,000 permanent residents. It is however one of Sweden's most typical summer resorts. The population is presumably more than twice as large between April and September, and even larger during July. Its municipality follows a similar pattern: some 15,000 permanent residents, but more than 30,000 during July. Some villages within the municipality are almost empty during the winter, but have more than 2,000 "summer guests" during July. Torekov is a good example of this.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt)?
Popular catches here include Garfish, Turbot, Saithe, European Flounder, European Plaice, Atlantic Mackerel, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
Do you need a fishing license at Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt)?
No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.
When is the best time to fish Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt)?
Garfish fishing is usually best around May-Jun. The best windows are usually day.
What is biting at Båstad - Laholmsbukten (Kattegatt) right now?
Right now Garfish is the most likely catch, at about 14%.