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Lake Paijanne

Lake fishing  Central Finland · 04:54 - 21:53

Lake Paijanne is a lake in Central Finland. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, Arctic Char and Grayling.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
18°
Best day
Thu
83%
22°
Fri
77%
18°
Sat
83%
17°
Sun
79%
19°
Mon
81%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:09–06:09 Dusk 20:38–22:38

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 21:17–22:47 Minor period 12:44–14:14

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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20°
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18°
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17°
02:00
16°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
34%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, Arctic Char, Grayling, Northern Pike, European Perch and Whitefish.

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.

Guides for this water

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.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural patterns for zander.
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

Päijänne is the second largest lake in Finland. The lake drains into the Gulf of Finland via the Kymi River. The major islands are from north to south Vuoritsalo, Muuratsalo, Onkisalo, Judinsalo, Edessalo, Taivassalo, Haukkasalo, Vehkasalo, Mustassalo, Virmailansaari and Salonsaari. The largest island is Virmailansaari. The word saari means an island. Salo once meant a great island, nowadays it means a great forest area.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Paijanne?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Paijanne?

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 Paijanne?

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

What is biting at Lake Paijanne right now?

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