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Skellefteälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 05:49 - 19:26

Skellefteälven is a stretch of moving water in Norrbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Roach, European Perch and Ide.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Roach Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
14°
Sun
76%
13°
Mon
86%
11°
Best day
Tue
84%
10°
Wed
84%
11°
Thu
84%
12°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 07:04–18:11

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 11:56–13:56 Major period 23:56–01:56 Minor period 05:56–07:26 Minor period 18:25–19:55

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

14:00
13°
15:00
13°
16:00
13°
17:00
13°
18:00
12°
19:00
9°
20:00
7°
21:00
5°
22:00
4°
23:00
4°
00:00
3°
01:00
3°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Roach
Rutilus rutilus
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Leuciscus idus
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
52%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
51%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Roach fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

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 float bait for roach, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for roach at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for roach: Maggot or bread.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, red or bronze for roach.
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 Skellefte River is a river in northern Sweden; one of the major Norrland rivers.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Skellefteälven?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Skellefteälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Skellefteälven?

For Roach, the fishing tends to peak around May-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Skellefteälven right now?

Right now Roach is the most likely catch, at about 33%.