Hjälmaren
Hjälmaren is a lake in Örebro. It is around 22 m deep at its deepest point. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, European Perch and Zander.
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 (4 species)
About the fishing here
Hjälmaren was lowered in the 1880s and has been a shallow lake ever since, with a mean depth of only a few metres. The coloured, nutrient-rich water warms fast in spring, and the lake counts as one of Sweden's best zander waters, with pike and perch in the same bays. Shallow water also builds a chop quickly, so keep an eye on the gusts.
The usual catches here are Northern Pike, European Perch, Zander and Common Bream.
For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
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
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, 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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Hjälmaren?
Popular catches here include Northern Pike, European Perch, Zander and Common Bream.
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?
Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Hjälmaren right now?
Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 79%.