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Östen

Lake fishing  Västra Götaland · 07:27 - 16:08

Östen is a lake set in Västra Götaland. Most people come here for Vendace, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
6°
Fri
84%
3°
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
4°C
Air temp
3°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1036 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
86.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Dusk 14:53–16:53

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:14–09:14 Major period 19:14–21:14 Minor period 00:54–02:24 Minor period 14:03–15:33

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 (18 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
58%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
37%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
33%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
24%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
20%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
20%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch and Brown Trout.

Vendace fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. 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 sabiki rig for vendace, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for vendace.
Lure Sabiki rig for vendace: Fine sabiki through the shoals.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Eysteinn was a semi-legendary king of Sweden, the son of Eadgils. He was the father of Ingvar. The Eysteinn tumulus (Östens hög) in Västerås near Östanbro has been linked to King Eysteinn by some popular historians.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Östen?

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Brown Trout, Arctic Char and Burbot.

Do you need a fishing license at Östen?

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

When is the best time to fish Östen?

Vendace fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Östen right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 51%.