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Hjälmaren

Lake fishing  Örebro · 03:41 - 22:14

Hjälmaren is a lake in Örebro. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
66.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 04:56–20:59

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

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Likely catch now (18 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Rudd
Rudd
Scardinius erythrophthalmus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Ide
Leuciscus idus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Crucian Carp
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
7%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
5%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
5%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Tench
Tench
Tinca tinca
4%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
4%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
3%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
1%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Vendace
Vendace
Coregonus albula
1%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season.
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Burbot
Burbot
Lota lota
0%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season.
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About the fishing here

Hjälmaren is a lake in Örebro.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling and Asp.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
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.

About this water

Hjälmaren

Hjälmaren, also spelled Jälmaren, is Sweden's fourth largest lake. It is situated in the Central Swedish lowland and drains through Eskilstunaån into the adjacent Lake Mälaren, which in turn drains into the Baltic Sea, west of Stockholm. It is connected by waterway with Stockholm by the 13 kilometres long Hjälmare kanal.

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More waters nearby

Hjälmaren - Vinön Örebro · 4.1 km away Högsjön Västmanland · 18.1 km away Aspen Södermanland · 19.4 km away Arbogaån Örebro · 21.4 km away Kolsnaren Södermanland · 22.9 km away Hedströmmen Västmanland · 29.3 km away Tisnaren Östergötland · 31.3 km away Bälgviken Södermanland · 34.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hjälmaren?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling, Asp, Crucian Carp and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Hjälmaren?

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

When is the best time to fish Hjälmaren?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Hjälmaren right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 11%.