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Katthammarsvik

Sea, from shore  Gotland · 04:40 - 21:01

Katthammarsvik is a coastal fishing spot in Gotland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, European Eel and European Flounder.

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Prime 89% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
22°
Mon
83%
22°
Best day
Tue
83%
22°
Wed
80%
22°
Thu
78%
25°
Fri
79%
22°

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.)
19°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:55–05:55 Dusk 19:46–21:46 Night 21:46–03:55

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:00–04:00 Major period 14:00–16:00 Minor period 20:45–22:15 Minor period 07:45–09:15

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

17:00
20°
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20°
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20°
20:00
18°
21:00
18°
22:00
17°
23:00
15°
00:00
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01:00
14°
02:00
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14°

Likely catch now (20 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
83%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
55%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
39%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
38%
Active through the night.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Herring and Northern Pike.

Zander fishing is usually best 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

Katthammarsvik is a harbour settlement in Östergarn socken on the island of Gotland, Sweden. As of 2005, it was in statistical terms defined as a småort and has formerly, very briefly, held the status of a tätort (locality). The BCS East-West Interlink undersea cable carrying internet traffic comes ashore at Katthammarsvik.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Katthammarsvik?

Popular catches here include Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Herring, Northern Pike, European Perch and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Katthammarsvik?

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

When is the best time to fish Katthammarsvik?

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

What is biting at Katthammarsvik right now?

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