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Handölan

River fishing  Jämtland · 06:33 - 19:36

Handölan is a stretch of moving water in Jämtland. The main target species are European Eel, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
10°
Thu
82%
Fri
86%
10°
Best day
Sat
81%
10°
Sun
80%
Mon
82%

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1000 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 18:21–20:21 Night 20:21–05:48

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:21–17:21 Major period 03:21–05:21 Minor period 12:45–14:15 Minor period 18:28–19:58

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 (10 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
64%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
54%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon and European Perch.

European Eel fishing is usually best around Jul-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 european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.

Fishing permit

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Handölan?

The usual catches here are European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch, Roach and Burbot.

Do you need a fishing license at Handölan?

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

When is the best time to fish Handölan?

For European Eel, the fishing tends to peak around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Handölan right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 39%.