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Saarijärvi

Lake fishing  Finland · 02:00 - 00:18

Saarijärvi is a lake in Finland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 22% The bite right now
Top bet: Grayling Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
15°
Best day
Mon
100%
18°
Tue
97%
19°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
19°
Fri
100%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:15–03:15 Day 03:15–23:03 Dusk 23:03–01:03

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

Feeding times today

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

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
17°
16:00
17°
17:00
17°
18:00
14°
19:00
14°
20:00
15°
21:00
14°
22:00
14°
23:00
12°
00:00
10°
01:00
9°
02:00
9°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Saarijärvi is a lake in Finland.

Popular catches here include Grayling, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Whitefish and European Perch.

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for grayling.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
Timing Grayling is slow at night. The best bite comes at the day.
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

Saarijärvi is a town and municipality of Finland located in the Central Finland region, located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Jyväskylä. The municipality has a population of 8,763, as of 31 December 2025, and covers an area of 1,422.72 square kilometres (549.32 sq mi) of which 170.8 km2 (65.9 sq mi), or 12%, is water. The population density is 7 inhabitants per square kilometre (18/sq mi).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saarijärvi?

Popular catches here include Grayling, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Whitefish and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Saarijärvi?

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 Saarijärvi?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Saarijärvi right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 25%.