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Kymijoki

River fishing  Finland · 03:40 - 22:52

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

Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
25°
Sun
100%
24°
Best day
Mon
90%
28°
Tue
95%
24°
Wed
98%
24°
Thu
100%
22°

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.)
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
57.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:55–04:55 Dusk 21:37–23:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:30–23:30 Major period 09:30–11:30 Minor period 19:10–20:40 Minor period 00:20–01:50

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

03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
15°
07:00
16°
08:00
17°
09:00
19°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
22°
13:00
22°
14:00
23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Kymijoki is a river in Finland.

Popular catches here include Zander, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. 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 zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander 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 chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

Kymijoki is a river in Finland. It begins at Lake Päijänne, flows through the provinces of Päijänne Tavastia, Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso, and discharges into the Gulf of Finland. The river passes the towns of Heinola and Kouvola. The town of Kotka is located on the river delta. The length of the river is 204 kilometres (127 mi), but its drainage basin of 37,107 square kilometres (14,327 mi2) extends to almost 600 kilometres (370 mi) inside the Tavastia, Central Finland, Savonia and Ostrobothnia. The furthest source of the river is Lake Pielavesi, its furthest point being some 570 kilometres (350 mi) from the sea measured by flow route. The name of the river, itself, kymi, means "large river", in Old Finnish.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kymijoki?

Popular catches here include Zander, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Kymijoki?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Kymijoki?

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Kymijoki right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 84%.