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Mälaren - Björkfjärden

Lake fishing  Stockholm · 07:15 - 15:50

Mälaren - Björkfjärden is one of the lakes in Stockholm. It is around 64 m deep at its deepest point. The main target species are Northern Pike, European Perch and Asp.

Fair 38% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
8°
Fri
55%
6°
Sat
64%
4°
Sun
65%
4°
Mon
67%
5°
Best day
Tue
67%
5°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
4°C
Air temp
6°C
Max depth
64 m
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:30–08:30 Day 08:30–14:35 Dusk 14:35–16:35

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:59–08:59 Major period 18:59–20:59 Minor period 00:39–02:09 Minor period 13:50–15:20

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

10:00
6°
11:00
7°
12:00
8°
13:00
8°
14:00
9°
15:00
9°
16:00
9°
17:00
8°
18:00
8°
19:00
7°
20:00
7°
21:00
7°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
24%
Active through the day.
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Asp
Leuciscus aspius
15%
Active through the day, off season.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
2%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
1%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

The usual catches here are Northern Pike, European Perch, Asp, Zander and Common Bream.

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

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.

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 the depths, down to 64 m.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural roach and perch patterns for northern pike.

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, 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 Northern Pike, European Perch, Asp, Zander and Common Bream.

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?

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

What is biting at Mälaren - Björkfjärden right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 68%.