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Östen

Lake fishing  Västra Götaland · 04:53 - 21:27

Östen is a lake in Västra Götaland. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, Common Carp and European Eel.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
20°
Best day
Mon
82%
21°
Tue
81%
24°
Wed
81%
23°
Thu
83%
22°
Fri
80%
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
21°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 20:12–22:12 Night 22:12–04:08

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:20–04:20 Major period 14:20–16:20 Minor period 21:06–22:36 Minor period 08:03–09:33

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

16:00
21°
17:00
20°
18:00
20°
19:00
19°
20:00
18°
21:00
17°
22:00
15°
23:00
14°
00:00
13°
01:00
13°
02:00
12°
03:00
13°

Likely catch now (18 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
77%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Tench
Tinca tinca
69%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
57%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Common Carp, European Eel, Zander, Tench and Crucian Carp.

Common Bream fishing is usually best 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 ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, bronze and red for common bream.
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:

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?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Common Carp, European Eel, Zander, Tench, Crucian Carp, Arctic Char and Grayling.

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?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Östen right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 23%.