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Norsälven

River fishing  Värmland · 07:35 - 16:06

Norsälven runs through Värmland. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Grayling and Burbot.

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Fair 27% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
54%
6°
Fri
57%
4°
Sat
58%
2°
Sun
57%
2°
Mon
58%
3°
Tue
59%
3°
Best day

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.)
3°C
Air temp
0°C
Wind
0 m/s
Pressure
1035 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:50–08:50 Dusk 14:51–16:51

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:17–09:17 Major period 19:17–21:17 Minor period 00:56–02:26 Minor period 14:08–15:38

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 (12 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Bright sky slows things.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
18%
Active through the day, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Burbot
Lota lota
17%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 3 degrees.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
16%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
15%
Bright sky slows things.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
14%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

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

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

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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 Northern Pike, Grayling, Burbot, European Perch, Brown Trout, Roach, Atlantic Salmon and Ide.

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?

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Norsälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 34%.