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Motala ström

River fishing  Östergötland · 07:20 - 16:01

Motala ström is a stretch of moving water in Östergötland. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

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

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
55%
9°
Fri
57%
5°
Sat
62%
5°
Best day
Sun
60%
4°
Mon
60%
4°
Tue
62%
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
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1035 hPa → stable
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:35–08:35 Day 08:35–14:46 Dusk 14:46–16:46

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:07–09:07 Major period 19:07–21:07 Minor period 00:47–02:17 Minor period 13:57–15:27

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
5°
11:00
7°
12:00
8°
13:00
9°
14:00
9°
15:00
8°
16:00
6°
17:00
5°
18:00
4°
19:00
4°
20:00
4°
21:00
4°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Bright sky slows things.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
25%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
23%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
21%
Active through the day.
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Burbot
Lota lota
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 4 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
17%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, 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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Motala ström?

Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Burbot, Brown Trout, Ide and Asp.

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?

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Motala ström right now?

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