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Kolbäcksån

River fishing  Västmanland · 07:26 - 15:56

Kolbäcksån is a stretch of moving water in Västmanland. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

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Fair 38% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
55%
7°
Fri
55%
5°
Sat
54%
3°
Sun
54%
2°
Mon
58%
2°
Tue
59%
2°
Best day

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.)
4°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:41–08:41 Day 08:41–14:41 Dusk 14:41–16:41

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:07–09:07 Major period 19:07–21:07 Minor period 00:46–02:16 Minor period 13:59–15:29

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

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Likely catch now (12 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
27%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
25%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
21%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
20%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Lota lota
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 4 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Brown Trout and Burbot.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.

Fishing permit

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

iFiske

About this water

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 Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Brown Trout, Burbot, Ide and Asp.

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?

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Kolbäcksån right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 36%.