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Kitinen

River fishing  Finland

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

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Grayling Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
20°
Best day
Tue
100%
17°
Wed
100%
19°
Thu
100%
20°
Fri
100%
17°
Sat
100%
16°

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.)
12°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:06–01:06 Major period 11:06–13:06

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

22:00
15°
23:00
15°
00:00
15°
01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
13°
04:00
13°
05:00
13°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
15°
09:00
16°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
56%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
35%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Kitinen 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Kitinen is a river in Finland. It flows for 235 kilometres (146 mi), making it the fourth longest river in Finland. The river flows through the municipalities of Kittilä, Pelkosenniemi, and Sodankylä in the Finnish region of Lapland. The Porttipahta Reservoir and a hydroelectric power plant are located on the upper course of the river. Tributaries of Kitinen are Kemijoki, Luiro, and Sattanen.

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More waters nearby

Kemijoki Finland · 44.6 km away Ahvenjärvi Finland · 55.0 km away Kemijoki Finland · 58.5 km away Kemijoki Finland · 64.7 km away Ounasjoki Finland · 68.6 km away Kemijoki Finland · 84.6 km away Apukkajärvi Finland · 86.5 km away Kemijoki Finland · 94.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kitinen?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Kitinen?

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 Kitinen?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug.

What is biting at Kitinen right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 45%.