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Kalmarsund - Kalmar

Sea, from shore  Kalmar · 06:25 - 19:14

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

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
87%
19°
Thu
86%
17°
Fri
88%
18°
Best day
Sat
87%
18°
Sun
88%
18°
Mon
83%
18°

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.)
14°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 17:59–19:59 Night 19:59–05:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:06–17:06 Major period 03:06–05:06 Minor period 11:38–13:08 Minor period 19:03–20:33

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

20:00
15°
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23:00
15°
00:00
15°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
16°
04:00
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06:00
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
53%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
50%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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Garfish
Belone belone
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, off season.
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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 Zander, Atlantic Herring, Sea Trout, Northern Pike, European Perch and Garfish.

For Zander, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 soft-plastic jig for zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
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 Zander, Atlantic Herring, Sea Trout, Northern Pike, European Perch and Garfish.

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?

Zander is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Kalmarsund - Kalmar right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 40%.