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Kemijoki

River fishing  Finland

Kemijoki is a river in Finland. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Grayling Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Sun
100%
17°
Mon
100%
21°
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
100%
17°
Thu
100%
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.)
11°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:29–23:29 Major period 09:29–11:29

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

04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
12°
09:00
14°
10:00
15°
11:00
16°
12:00
15°
13:00
16°
14:00
15°
15:00
16°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
56%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
35%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Kemijoki is a river in Finland.

Popular catches here include Grayling, European Perch, Atlantic Salmon and Northern Pike.

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for grayling, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for grayling at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for grayling.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
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:

About this water

The Kemijoki or Kemi River, with its 550 km (340 mi) length, is the longest river in Finland. It runs south through the towns of Kemijärvi and Rovaniemi before reaching the Gulf of Bothnia at Kemi. At Rovaniemi the Ounasjoki river merges with the Kemijoki.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kemijoki?

Popular catches here include Grayling, European Perch, Atlantic Salmon and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Kemijoki?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Kemijoki?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug.

What is biting at Kemijoki right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 46%.