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Hjälstaviken

Lake fishing  Uppsala · 07:18 - 15:49

Hjälstaviken is a lake set in Uppsala. Most people come here for Vendace, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
9°
Fri
80%
6°
Sat
81%
3°
Sun
81%
2°
Mon
85%
4°
Best day
Tue
85%
4°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
4°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:33–08:33 Dusk 14:34–16:34

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:00–09:00 Major period 19:00–21:00 Minor period 00:39–02:09 Minor period 13:51–15:21

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

10:00
5°
11:00
7°
12:00
8°
13:00
9°
14:00
9°
15:00
9°
16:00
8°
17:00
7°
18:00
6°
19:00
6°
20:00
5°
21:00
5°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
57%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
39%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
34%
Average conditions right now.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
24%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
21%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch and Brown Trout.

Vendace fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 sabiki rig for vendace, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Sabiki rig for vendace: Fine sabiki through the shoals.
Colour Clear water and good light: try small silver and natural tags for vendace.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hjälstaviken?

The usual catches here are Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout, Arctic Char 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?

Vendace is generally most active around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Hjälstaviken right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 47%.