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Ljusnan

River fishing  Gävleborg · 06:24 - 19:24

Ljusnan runs through Gävleborg. Most people come here for Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Whitefish.

Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
13°
Thu
88%
14°
Fri
90%
12°
Best day
Sat
89%
12°
Sun
88%
12°
Mon
87%
11°

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
5 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Dusk 18:09–20:09

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 12:22–13:52 Minor period 18:30–20:00

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

19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
11°
22:00
11°
23:00
11°
00:00
11°
01:00
11°
02:00
11°
03:00
12°
04:00
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05:00
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06:00
12°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
50%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
50%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
46%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The Ljusnan runs 443 kilometres from the mountains at Funäsdalen through Härjedalen and Hälsingland down to the sea at Ljusne, and fly fishing is a big deal along the whole river. The flowing stretches hold trout and grayling, with big pike and perch in the calm reaches, and the weeks around midsummer often count as the best of the season. The river is developed for hydropower, so the flow can shift quickly below the dams, stay alert when wading.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Whitefish, European Perch, Roach and Grayling.

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Timing Northern pike 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:

About this water

Ljusnan is a river in Sweden, which is 440 kilometers long. The river starts in northwestern Härjedalen and then continues throughout the province into Hälsingland all the way to the Bothnian Sea. The biggest tributary is Voxnan. The river is heavily used for hydropower with 18 hydro powerplants. During 2001 Ljusnan produced 4,5 TWh.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ljusnan?

Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Whitefish, European Perch, Roach and Grayling.

Do you need a fishing license at Ljusnan?

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

When is the best time to fish Ljusnan?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ljusnan right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 31%.