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Luleälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 07:34 - 14:56

Luleälven is a stretch of moving water in Norrbotten. Most people come here for Northern Pike, European Perch and Grayling.

Fair 32% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
55%
7°
Fri
55%
4°
Sat
60%
7°
Sun
61%
6°
Best day
Mon
56%
6°
Tue
57%
3°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Day 08:49–13:41 Dusk 13:41–15:41

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:42–08:42 Major period 18:42–20:42 Minor period 00:11–01:41 Minor period 13:43–15:13

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

11:00
8°
12:00
10°
13:00
10°
14:00
10°
15:00
8°
16:00
7°
17:00
6°
18:00
6°
19:00
7°
20:00
6°
21:00
6°
22:00
6°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
25%
Active through the day.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
25%
Active through the day, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
22%
Active through the day.
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Burbot
Lota lota
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
17%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural roach and perch patterns for northern pike.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

Lule River is a major river in Sweden, rising in northern Sweden and flowing southeast for 460 km (290 mi) before reaching the Gulf of Bothnia at Luleå. It is the second largest river by watershed area and length in Norrbotten County, but is the largest by average discharge.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Luleälven?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, European Perch, Grayling, Roach, Burbot, Brown Trout, Ide and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Luleälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Luleälven?

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

What is biting at Luleälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 30%.