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Dalälven

River fishing  Uppsala · 07:25 - 15:50

Dalälven is a stretch of moving water in Uppsala. The main target species are Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

Fair 41% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
8°
Fri
52%
5°
Sat
53%
3°
Sun
51%
3°
Mon
64%
2°
Best day
Tue
63%
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.)
4°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1032 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
55.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:40–08:40 Day 08:40–14:35 Dusk 14:35–16:35

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:04–09:04 Major period 19:04–21:04 Minor period 00:42–02:12 Minor period 13:56–15:26

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

11:00
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14:00
9°
15:00
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16:00
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17:00
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19:00
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
41%
Falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
26%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
24%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
22%
Falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
15%
Off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Asp
Leuciscus aspius
15%
Active through the day, off season.
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About the fishing here

Dalälven meets the Bothnian Sea at Älvkarleby, and the currents below the power station there are one of Sweden's best-known salmon and sea-trout fisheries. Salmon and trout run up through summer and autumn, while pike, perch and asp hold in the calmer water further upstream. The flow below the dam is released in surges, so the current can change fast, keep an eye on it when you wade.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Asp.

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural roach and perch patterns for northern pike.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

The Dal River is a river in central Sweden that flows from the north of Dalarna and runs into the sea in northern Uppland; it is commonly considered to be the southern border of Norrland, however only the last part correlates with Limes Norrlandicus. The northern part is split into two rivers: Österdalälven and Västerdalälven. The two connect in Djurås. It is over 520 kilometres (320 mi) long — the second longest river in Sweden, and has a hydropower potential of 1420 megawatts, of which 2/3 is utilized. The largest power plant is located at the Trängslet Dam. Dalälven has been significant historically as a raft transport route. Nedre Dalälven River Landscape, Sweden, covers 308,000 hectares (1,190 sq mi) with a mixture of wetlands, rivers, lakes, flood plains and productive forests. It includes Lake Hovran and Färnebofjärden Bay Ramsar site.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dalälven?

Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Asp.

Do you need a fishing license at Dalälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Dalälven?

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Dalälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 49%.