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Ljungan

River fishing  Jämtland · 06:24 - 19:26

Ljungan is a river in Jämtland. Most people come here for European Eel, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
14°
Best day
Thu
84%
12°
Fri
85%
12°
Sat
85%
12°
Sun
85%
12°
Mon
84%
10°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
12°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Dusk 18:11–20:11 Night 20:11–05:39

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:11–17:11 Major period 03:11–05:11 Minor period 12:30–14:00 Minor period 18:22–19:52

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

21:00
11°
22:00
11°
23:00
11°
00:00
11°
01:00
11°
02:00
11°
03:00
11°
04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°

Likely catch now (10 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
55%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon and European Perch.

For European Eel, the fishing tends to peak around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A fishing permit (fiskekort) is required here. 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 ledger bait for european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel 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 scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Ljungan is a 322 kilometer long river in Sweden. It originates near Trondheim and the Norwegian border. The river runs through the Swedish counties of Jämtland and Västernorrland. Several hydropower plants are located along the river.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ljungan?

The usual catches here are European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch, Roach and Burbot.

Do you need a fishing license at Ljungan?

Yes, a fiskekort (fishing permit) is required. You can buy one via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ljungan?

For European Eel, the fishing tends to peak around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Ljungan right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 39%.