Mälaren - Björkfjärden

Lake fishing Stockholm · 03:33 - 22:08

Greater Stockholm's big-water playground. The open bays hold trophy zander, pike and perch, with light-tackle perch fishing close to the city.

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Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

15°C

Air temp

20°C

Max depth

64 m

Wind

5 m/s

Pressure

1011 hPa → stable

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-17 15:01

Best times today

Day 04:48–20:53

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

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Likely catch now (18 species)

European Perch

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Roach

Roach

Rutilus rutilus

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Rudd

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Ide

Ide

Leuciscus idus

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Grayling

Grayling

Thymallus thymallus

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Asp

Asp

Leuciscus aspius

11%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Crucian Carp

Crucian Carp

Carassius carassius

6%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

5%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Arctic Char

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

4%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Tench

Tench

Tinca tinca

4%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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Whitefish

Whitefish

Coregonus lavaretus

4%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

3%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Common Bream

Common Bream

Abramis brama

2%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Zander

Zander

Sander lucioperca

2%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

2%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

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European Eel

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

1%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Vendace

Vendace

Coregonus albula

1%

Water near its preferred 15 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.

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Burbot

Burbot

Lota lota

0%

Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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About the fishing here

Mälaren - Björkfjärden is a lake in Stockholm. It is around 64 m deep at its deepest point.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling and Asp.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

No permit is needed to fish here with handheld tackle. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

About this water

Mälaren - Björkfjärden

Mälaren, historically referred to as Lake Malar in English, is the third-largest freshwater lake in Sweden. Its area is 1,140 km2 (440 sq mi) and its greatest depth is 64 m. Mälaren spans 120 km (74.6 mi) from east to west. The lake drains, from south-west to north-east, into the Baltic Sea through its natural outlets Norrström and Söderström and through the artificial Södertälje Canal and Hammarbyleden waterway. The easternmost bay of Mälaren, in central Stockholm, is called Riddarfjärden. The lake is located in Svealand and bounded by the provinces of Uppland, Södermanland and Västmanland. The two largest islands in Mälaren are Selaön and Svartsjölandet. Mälaren is low-lying and mostly relatively shallow.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mälaren - Björkfjärden?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling, Asp, Crucian Carp and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Mälaren - Björkfjärden?

No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.

When is the best time to fish Mälaren - Björkfjärden?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Mälaren - Björkfjärden right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 11%.