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Ounasjoki

River fishing  Finland

Ounasjoki is a river in Finland. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Grayling Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Mon
96%
18°
Tue
93%
15°
Wed
100%
16°
Thu
100%
16°
Fri
100%
17°

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.)
12°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 22:28–00:28 Major period 10:28–12:28

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

15:00
15°
16:00
15°
17:00
14°
18:00
15°
19:00
14°
20:00
14°
21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
11°
00:00
10°
01:00
8°
02:00
7°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
46%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Ounasjoki is a river in Finland.

Popular catches here include Grayling, Atlantic Salmon and Northern Pike.

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. 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 fly for grayling, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for grayling at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural insect imitations for grayling.
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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Ounasjoki is the Kemijoki's largest tributary and is Finland's longest single river tributary. It is also the largest river entirely within its borders. Ounasjoki is approximately 299.6 kilometres (186.2 mi) in length, and the catchment area is 13,968 square kilometres (5,393 sq mi), 27% of the Kemijoki catchment area.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ounasjoki?

Popular catches here include Grayling, Atlantic Salmon and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Ounasjoki?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ounasjoki?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug.

What is biting at Ounasjoki right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 78%.