Dalälven
Dalälven is a stretch of moving water in Uppsala. The main target species are Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
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.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
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, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch, Grayling and Asp.
Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. 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
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, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch, Grayling 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 and dusk.
What is biting at Dalälven right now?
Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 38%.