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Motala

Sea, from shore  Östergötland · 07:22 - 16:04

Motala is a coastal mark in Östergötland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Cod, Haddock and Sea Trout.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Cod Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
8°
Fri
84%
6°
Sat
85%
5°
Best day
Sun
85%
5°
Mon
85%
5°
Tue
85%
6°

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.)
5°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1035 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:37–08:37 Day 08:37–14:49 Dusk 14:49–16:49

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:09–09:09 Major period 19:09–21:09 Minor period 00:50–02:20 Minor period 13:59–15:29

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

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Likely catch now (20 species)

Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.
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Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Vendace
Coregonus albula
52%
Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
51%
Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Sea Trout, Vendace, Pollack and Northern Pike.

Atlantic Cod fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. 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 soft-plastic jig for atlantic cod, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic cod at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for atlantic cod: Pirk and jig.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural for atlantic cod.
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

Motala is a locality and the seat of Motala Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with a municipal population of 43,717 inhabitants in 2024. It is the third largest city of Östergötland, following Linköping and Norrköping. Motala is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern and is regarded as the main centre of both the Göta Canal and the surrounding lake region.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Motala?

Anglers here regularly land Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Sea Trout, Vendace, Pollack, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Atlantic Herring.

Do you need a fishing license at Motala?

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

When is the best time to fish Motala?

For Atlantic Cod, the fishing tends to peak around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Motala right now?

Right now Atlantic Cod is the most likely catch, at about 28%.