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Galtström

Sea, from shore  Västernorrland · 06:14 - 19:15

Galtström is a coastal fishing spot in Västernorrland. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Atlantic Herring, Zander and European Eel.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Herring Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
18°
Thu
81%
17°
Fri
88%
15°
Best day
Sat
88%
16°
Sun
87%
16°
Mon
85%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
12°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:29–07:29 Dusk 18:00–20:00 Night 20:00–05:29

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:01–17:01 Major period 03:01–05:01 Minor period 12:15–13:45 Minor period 18:17–19:47

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

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Likely catch now (11 species)

Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
55%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
51%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
50%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Herring, Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Sea Trout and Northern Pike.

For Atlantic Herring, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a sabiki rig for atlantic herring, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic herring at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try bright and fluorescent tags for atlantic herring.
Lure Sabiki rig for atlantic herring: Sabiki through the shoals.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Galtström?

The usual catches here are Atlantic Herring, Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Sea Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Whitefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Galtström?

No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.

When is the best time to fish Galtström?

Atlantic Herring is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Galtström right now?

Right now Atlantic Herring is the most likely catch, at about 25%.