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Kolbäcksån

River fishing  Västmanland · 06:25 - 19:20

Kolbäcksån is a stretch of moving water in Västmanland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Eel, Zander and Common Bream.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
14°
Thu
82%
15°
Fri
85%
15°
Sat
86%
14°
Best day
Sun
84%
15°
Mon
81%
15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:05–20:05 Night 20:05–05:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:09–17:09 Major period 03:09–05:09 Minor period 12:03–13:33 Minor period 18:45–20:15

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

19:00
13°
20:00
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
13°
00:00
13°
01:00
13°
02:00
13°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°

Likely catch now (12 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
60%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

European Eel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 ledger bait for european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.

Fishing permit

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

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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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kolbäcksån?

Popular catches here include European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch and Roach.

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 Eel is generally most active around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Kolbäcksån right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 29%.