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Piteälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 08:01 - 15:06

Piteälven is a river in Norrbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

Fair 32% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Average conditions right now.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
54%
1°
Fri
56%
2°
Sat
54%
1°
Sun
57%
2°
Best day
Mon
56%
1°
Tue
55%
-1°

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
4°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
64.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:16–09:16 Day 09:16–13:51 Dusk 13:51–15:51

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:01–09:01 Major period 19:01–21:01 Minor period 00:27–01:57 Minor period 14:04–15:34

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

10:00
4°
11:00
4°
12:00
4°
13:00
3°
14:00
2°
15:00
2°
16:00
1°
17:00
1°
18:00
1°
19:00
2°
20:00
2°
21:00
2°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
32%
Average conditions right now.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
20%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
19%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Burbot
Lota lota
17%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 4 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
16%
Average conditions right now.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
15%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Burbot, Brown Trout and Roach.

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

About this water

The Pite River is a river in northern Sweden, flowing through the Norrbotten County. It is one of the four major rivers in Norrland that have been left mostly untouched by water power plants, the river has a single dam at Sikfors approximately 15 km upstream from the sea.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Piteälven?

The usual catches here are Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Burbot, Brown Trout, Roach and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Piteälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Piteälven?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Piteälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 42%.