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Motala

Sea, from shore  Östergötland · 04:49 - 21:22

Motala is a coastal fishing spot in Östergötland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, European Eel and European Flounder.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
20°
Mon
79%
21°
Tue
81%
23°
Best day
Wed
81%
23°
Thu
81%
23°
Fri
79%
20°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:04–06:04 Dusk 20:07–22:07 Night 22:07–04:04

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:15–04:15 Major period 14:15–16:15 Minor period 21:02–22:32 Minor period 07:58–09:28

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

16:00
22°
17:00
22°
18:00
21°
19:00
20°
20:00
19°
21:00
18°
22:00
17°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
14°

Likely catch now (20 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
79%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
55%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
36%
Active through the night.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Atlantic Herring, Atlantic Salmon and European Perch.

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural patterns for zander.
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

Boren Östergötland · 8.7 km away Stråken Östergötland · 16.1 km away Tåkern Östergötland · 24.1 km away Malfors Slussen Östergötland · 27.1 km away Hundgölen Örebro · 32.7 km away Motala ström Östergötland · 34.3 km away Vättern Östergötland · 36.0 km away Roxen Östergötland · 41.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Motala?

Popular catches here include Zander, European Eel, European Flounder, Atlantic Herring, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch, Atlantic Mackerel and Ballan Wrasse.

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?

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Motala right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 40%.