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Motala

Sea, from shore  Östergötland · 03:51 - 22:11

Motala on the coast in Östergötland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
76.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 05:06–20:56

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

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Likely catch now (20 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Garfish
Garfish
Belone belone
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Ballan Wrasse
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Turbot
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Saithe
Saithe
Pollachius virens
9%
Active through the day, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Flounder
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
7%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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European Plaice
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
7%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
6%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
5%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
5%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
5%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
3%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
3%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Herring
Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
2%
Average conditions right now.
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Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
2%
Active through the day, off season.
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Haddock
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
1%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
1%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Vendace
Vendace
Coregonus albula
1%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season.
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Pollack
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
1%
Off season.
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About the fishing here

Motala is a coastal fishing spot in Östergötland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Garfish, Ballan Wrasse, Turbot, Saithe and European Flounder.

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

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.

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

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

About this water

Motala

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?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Garfish, Ballan Wrasse, Turbot, Saithe, European Flounder, European Plaice and Atlantic Mackerel.

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?

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

What is biting at Motala right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 10%.