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Hotagen

Lake fishing  Jämtland · 07:52 - 15:38

Hotagen is a lake set in Jämtland. Anglers here fish mainly for Vendace, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
4°
Fri
85%
4°
Best day
Sat
85%
5°
Sun
85%
6°
Mon
85%
4°
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
7°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1028 hPa → stable
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:07–09:07 Dusk 14:23–16:23

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:12–09:12 Major period 19:12–21:12 Minor period 00:44–02:14 Minor period 14:10–15:40

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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14:00
6°
15:00
6°
16:00
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17:00
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18:00
7°
19:00
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20:00
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Likely catch now (12 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
56%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
35%
Average conditions right now.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
34%
Average conditions right now.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
23%
Active through the day.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
22%
Active through the day, off season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
20%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, European Perch, Grayling and Arctic Char.

Vendace is generally most active 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 Hotagen?

The usual catches here are Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, European Perch, Grayling, Arctic Char, Roach and Burbot.

Do you need a fishing license at Hotagen?

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

When is the best time to fish Hotagen?

For Vendace, the fishing tends to peak around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Hotagen right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 50%.