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Indalsälven

River fishing  Jämtland · 07:44 - 15:42

Indalsälven is a stretch of moving water in Jämtland. Most people come here for Northern Pike, Whitefish and Grayling.

Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
8°
Best day
Fri
63%
4°
Sat
64%
6°
Sun
60%
4°
Mon
59%
2°
Tue
60%
1°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:59–08:59 Dusk 14:27–16:27

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:10–09:10 Major period 19:10–21:10 Minor period 00:43–02:13 Minor period 14:06–15:36

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
9°
11:00
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12:00
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13:00
9°
14:00
9°
15:00
8°
16:00
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18:00
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20:00
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8°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
44%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
32%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
31%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
24%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Lota lota
21%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The Indal river is one of Sweden's most water-rich rivers, 430 kilometres from the Jämtland mountains through Storsjön down to the Gulf of Bothnia northeast of Sundsvall, with a mean flow of about 455 cubic metres per second. It is heavily developed, with 38 power stations in the catchment, and the fishing splits accordingly: big salmon and sea trout below Bergeforsen nearest the sea, wild trout and grayling on the unregulated upper stretches in Jämtland, and pike, perch and burbot in the slow water between. Sweden's largest coastal delta sits at the mouth as a nature reserve. The flow is run by the power stations, so the water can change fast.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout and Burbot.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. 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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

Indalsälven is one of Sweden's longest rivers with a total length of 430 kilometers. Among its tributaries are Kallströmmen, Långan, Hårkan and Ammerån. A total of 26 hydropower plants are placed along its course, making it the third most power producing river of Sweden.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Indalsälven?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout, Burbot and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Indalsälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Indalsälven?

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Indalsälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 31%.