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Lake Inari

Lake fishing  Lapland · 03:21 - 23:07

Lake Inari is a lake in Lapland. Anglers here fish mainly for Arctic Char, Whitefish and Northern Pike.

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Good 48% The bite right now
Top bet: Arctic Char Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
12°
Best day
Thu
85%
16°
Fri
89%
13°
Sat
88%
13°
Sun
88%
15°
Mon
89%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:36–04:36 Dusk 21:52–23:52

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:36–06:36 Major period 16:36–18:36 Minor period 20:21–21:51 Minor period 13:22–14:52

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

15:00
13°
16:00
13°
17:00
12°
18:00
12°
19:00
13°
20:00
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
11°
23:00
11°
00:00
11°
01:00
10°
02:00
10°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
48%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
32%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Arctic Char, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Grayling and Sea Trout.

Arctic Char fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a trolling for arctic char, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and gold for arctic char.
Lure Trolling for arctic char: Deep and cold.
Timing Arctic char is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lake Inari is the largest lake in Sápmi and the third-largest lake in Finland. It is located in the northern part of Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle. The lake is 117–119 metres (384–390 ft) above sea level, and is regulated at the Kaitakoski power plant in Russia. The freezing period normally extends from November to early June.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Inari?

Popular catches here include Arctic Char, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Grayling and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Inari?

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 Lake Inari?

Arctic Char fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Inari right now?

Right now Arctic Char is the most likely catch, at about 42%.