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Hjälstaviken

Lake fishing  Uppsala · 04:32 - 21:20

Hjälstaviken is a lake in Uppsala. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, European Eel and Zander.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
21°
Mon
81%
23°
Tue
84%
25°
Best day
Wed
84%
21°
Thu
81%
24°
Fri
84%
21°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 20:05–22:05 Night 22:05–03:47

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:06–04:06 Major period 14:06–16:06 Minor period 20:54–22:24 Minor period 07:48–09:18

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

17:00
23°
18:00
22°
19:00
21°
20:00
20°
21:00
19°
22:00
17°
23:00
16°
00:00
15°
01:00
14°
02:00
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
12°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Tench
Tinca tinca
69%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
57%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
28%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Zander, Tench, Crucian Carp and Arctic Char.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually 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 common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, bronze and red for common bream.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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 Hjälstaviken?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Zander, Tench, Crucian Carp, Arctic Char, Grayling and Roach.

Do you need a fishing license at Hjälstaviken?

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

When is the best time to fish Hjälstaviken?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Hjälstaviken right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 28%.