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Rottnan

River fishing  Värmland · 06:35 - 19:31

Rottnan is a river in Värmland. Most people come here for European Eel, Zander and Common Bream.

Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
17°
Best day
Thu
86%
16°
Fri
84%
15°
Sat
86%
15°
Sun
82%
16°
Mon
80%
16°

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.)
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:16–20:16 Night 20:16–05:50

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:20–17:20 Major period 03:20–05:20 Minor period 12:14–13:44 Minor period 18:55–20:25

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

19:00
14°
20:00
14°
21:00
14°
22:00
15°
23:00
15°
00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°

Likely catch now (12 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
61%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

European Eel is generally most active around Jul-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 european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.
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

Rottnan (Swedish) or Rotna (Norwegian) is a 110-kilometre (68 mi) long river in Norway and Sweden. The river starts south of the Hof Finnskog Church in Solør, Norway and discharges into lake Mellan-Fryken at Rottneros in Värmland, Sweden. The main river begins at the Rundtjern, but that lake is fed by several streams and small lakes on and surrounding the Evensbergklinten and Husuberget mountains. The highest source is the small lake Helveteskjelda, at an elevation of 520 metres (1,710 ft) above sea level. The river passes through the municipalities of Åsnes and Grue in Innlandet county, Norway and through the municipalities of Torsby and Sunne in Värmland County, Sweden.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rottnan?

The usual catches here are European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch and Roach.

Do you need a fishing license at Rottnan?

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

When is the best time to fish Rottnan?

For European Eel, the fishing tends to peak around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Rottnan right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 29%.