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Motala ström

River fishing  Östergötland · 03:48 - 22:09

Motala ström is a river in Östergötland. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
39.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 05:03–20:54

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

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Likely catch now (12 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Ide
Leuciscus idus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
7%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
7%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
4%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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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

Motala ström is a river in Östergötland.

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

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

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.

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

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

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About this water

Motala ström

Motala ström is the river system that drains lake Vättern, the second largest lake in Sweden, into the Baltic Sea in Norrköping. It is named from the city Motala where it begins. In the early 19th century, the Göta Canal was constructed in parallel with Motala ström.

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More waters nearby

Malfors Slussen Östergötland · 9.7 km away Roxen Östergötland · 10.6 km away Glan Östergötland · 21.3 km away Stråken Östergötland · 23.0 km away Boren Östergötland · 26.0 km away Stora Rängen Östergötland · 33.0 km away Motala Östergötland · 34.3 km away Regnaren Östergötland · 37.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Motala ström?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Motala ström?

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

When is the best time to fish Motala ström?

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

What is biting at Motala ström right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 15%.