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Kalmarsund - Kalmar

Sea, from shore  Kalmar · 07:09 - 16:06

Kalmarsund - Kalmar is a stretch of coast in Kalmar. The fishing here is from the shore. Most people come here for Sea Trout, Northern Pike and Atlantic Herring.

Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Sea Trout Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
10°
Fri
78%
7°
Sat
85%
5°
Sun
84%
6°
Mon
85%
7°
Tue
86%
6°
Best day

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.)
5°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1036 hPa → stable
Clouds
67.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Dusk 14:51–16:51

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:04–09:04 Major period 19:04–21:04 Minor period 00:47–02:17 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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
40%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
39%
Water near its preferred 5 degrees.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
29%
Active through the day.
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Garfish
Belone belone
8%
Active through the day, off season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
2%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The brackish sound off Oland, famous for huge coastal pike in spring and sea trout along the shoreline year-round.

The usual catches here are Sea Trout, Northern Pike, Atlantic Herring, European Perch, Garfish and Zander.

For Sea Trout, the fishing tends to peak around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. 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

Technique Start with a spoon for sea trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for sea trout at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, copper and natural for sea trout.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

About this water

The Kalmar Strait is a strait in the Baltic Sea, located between the Swedish island of Öland and the province of Småland of the Swedish mainland. The strait is about 130 kilometres (81 mi) long and between 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and 25 kilometres (16 mi) in width.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kalmarsund - Kalmar?

Anglers here regularly land Sea Trout, Northern Pike, Atlantic Herring, European Perch, Garfish and Zander.

Do you need a fishing license at Kalmarsund - Kalmar?

No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.

When is the best time to fish Kalmarsund - Kalmar?

Sea Trout is generally most active around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Kalmarsund - Kalmar right now?

Right now Sea Trout is the most likely catch, at about 79%.