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Lake Saimaa

Lake fishing  South Savo · 04:45 - 21:41

Lake Saimaa is a lake in South Savo. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, Arctic Char and Northern Pike.

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Prime 89% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
20°
Thu
84%
22°
Best day
Fri
76%
19°
Sat
81%
17°
Sun
80%
18°
Mon
82%
19°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:00–06:00 Dusk 20:26–22:26

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:35–06:35 Major period 16:35–18:35 Minor period 21:07–22:37 Minor period 12:32–14:02

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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Likely catch now (7 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
36%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

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.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
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

Saimaa is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. With a surface area of approximately 4,279 square kilometres (1,652 sq mi), it is the largest lake in Finland, and the fourth-largest natural freshwater lake in Europe.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Saimaa?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Saimaa?

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 Saimaa?

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

What is biting at Lake Saimaa right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 87%.