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Korstången

Sea, from shore  Västra Götaland · 06:44 - 19:37

Korstången is a stretch of coast in Västra Götaland. The fishing here is from the shore. Most people come here for Atlantic Herring, European Eel and European Flounder.

Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Herring Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
16°
Thu
83%
15°
Best day
Fri
82%
16°
Sat
78%
16°
Sun
78%
16°
Mon
80%
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 18:22–20:22 Night 20:22–05:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:27–17:27 Major period 03:27–05:27 Minor period 12:13–13:43 Minor period 19:10–20:40

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
17°
20:00
17°
21:00
17°
22:00
17°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
15°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
51%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
49%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
42%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
38%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Herring, European Eel, European Flounder, Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Whitefish.

For Atlantic Herring, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

No permit is needed to fish here with handheld tackle. 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 sabiki rig for atlantic herring, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic herring at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try bright and fluorescent tags for atlantic herring.
Lure Sabiki rig for atlantic herring: Sabiki through the shoals.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Korstången?

The usual catches here are Atlantic Herring, European Eel, European Flounder, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Whitefish, Pollack and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Korstången?

No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.

When is the best time to fish Korstången?

Atlantic Herring fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Korstången right now?

Right now Atlantic Herring is the most likely catch, at about 30%.