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Kalven

Lake fishing  Västra Götaland · 06:39 - 19:29

Kalven is a lake set in Västra Götaland. The main target species are Zander, European Eel and Common Bream.

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Prime 70% 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
86%
17°
Best day
Thu
86%
14°
Fri
81%
16°
Sat
84%
15°
Sun
83%
15°
Mon
81%
17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:14–20:14 Night 20:14–05:54

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:20–17:20 Major period 03:20–05:20 Minor period 11:58–13:28 Minor period 19:13–20:43

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
17°
21:00
17°
22:00
17°
23:00
17°
00:00
17°
01:00
17°
02:00
16°
03:00
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
13°
07:00
13°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
61%
Active through the night, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Common Carp, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 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

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

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About this water

Kalven is a mountain in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The 2,034-metre (6,673 ft) tall mountain is located in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park. The mountain sits about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of the village of Fossbergom and about 33 kilometres (21 mi) northeast of the village of Øvre Årdal. The mountain lies in the Smørstabbtindene mountains and it is surrounded by several other notable mountains including Gravdalstinden to the south; Storebjørn and Stetinden to the southeast; Veslebjørn to the east; and Sokse, Kviven, and Store Smørstabbtinden to the northeast. The mountain peak is surrounded by a glacier.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kalven?

The usual catches here are Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Tench and Whitefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Kalven?

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

When is the best time to fish Kalven?

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

What is biting at Kalven right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 22%.