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Norsälven

River fishing  Värmland · 06:34 - 19:30

Norsälven runs through Värmland. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, European Eel and Common Bream.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
17°
Thu
86%
16°
Best day
Fri
85%
16°
Sat
86%
15°
Sun
81%
16°
Mon
78%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:15–20:15 Night 20:15–05:49

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:18–17:18 Major period 03:18–05:18 Minor period 12:12–13:42 Minor period 18:55–20:25

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

19:00
14°
20:00
15°
21:00
15°
22:00
15°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
61%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

For Zander, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 soft-plastic jig for zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Norsälven is a river flowing between Fryken and Vänern in Värmland, Sweden. It used to be an important river for log driving. During the 1950s, there were 6.23 million logs annually floating in the river. The length is 28 km.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Norsälven?

Anglers here regularly land Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch and Roach.

Do you need a fishing license at Norsälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Norsälven?

Zander is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Norsälven right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 29%.