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Piteälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 03:25 - 22:27

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

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Fair 42% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
12°
Best day
Mon
83%
9°
Tue
81%
9°
Wed
82%
10°
Thu
82%
11°
Fri
82%
9°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:40–04:40 Dusk 21:12–23:12

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:06–04:06 Major period 14:06–16:06 Minor period 21:07–22:37 Minor period 07:35–09:05

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
12°
17:00
11°
18:00
11°
19:00
11°
20:00
10°
21:00
9°
22:00
8°
23:00
8°
00:00
7°
01:00
7°
02:00
6°
03:00
6°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
42%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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 fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Piteälven?

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

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?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Piteälven right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 34%.