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Kolbäcksån

River fishing  Västmanland · 04:38 - 21:29

Kolbäcksån is a river in Västmanland. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, European Eel and Zander.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
19°
Mon
76%
21°
Tue
81%
22°
Wed
80%
18°
Thu
79%
19°
Fri
82%
18°
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 20:14–22:14 Night 22:14–03:53

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:13–04:13 Major period 14:13–16:13 Minor period 21:02–22:32 Minor period 07:55–09:25

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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20°
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21:00
16°
22:00
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02:00
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Likely catch now (12 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Zander, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling and Roach.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-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 common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, bronze and red for common bream.
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:

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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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kolbäcksån?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, European Eel, Zander, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling, Roach, European Perch 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?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Kolbäcksån right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 37%.