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Kolbäcksån

River fishing  Västmanland · 03:35 - 22:22

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

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 04:50–21:07

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

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Likely catch now (12 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Ide
Leuciscus idus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
7%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
6%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
4%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Burbot
Burbot
Lota lota
0%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Kolbäcksån is a river in Västmanland.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Ide, Grayling, Asp and Atlantic Salmon.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
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:

iFiske

About this water

Kolbäcksån

Kolbäcksån is a river located in Bergslagen in the middle of Sweden. It is about 180 kilometres long, arises in the province Dalarna and flows through the province of Västmanland into the Mälaren. The river drains an area of approximately 3,100 km2 and has an average discharge of 27 m3/s. The city of Fagersta lies on the river and the Strömsholm Canal follows the river about 100 kilometres.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kolbäcksån?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Ide, Grayling, Asp, Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Kolbäcksån?

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

When is the best time to fish Kolbäcksån?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Kolbäcksån right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 15%.