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Piteälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 06:08 - 19:23

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

Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
Best day
Thu
85%
Fri
86%
Sat
86%
Sun
86%
Mon
83%

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
9°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:23–07:23 Dusk 18:08–20:08

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:02–17:02 Major period 03:02–05:02 Minor period 13:18–14:48 Minor period 17:17–18:47

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 (7 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Lota lota
25%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. 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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Timing Northern pike 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:

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, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Burbot, European Perch, Roach and Grayling.

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 and dusk.

What is biting at Piteälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 34%.