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Skellefteälven

River fishing  Norrbotten · 08:14 - 16:36

Skellefteälven is a stretch of moving water in Norrbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Brown Trout and European Perch.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Water near its preferred 6 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
8°
Best day
Thu
85%
4°
Fri
76%
7°
Sat
83%
4°
Sun
59%
4°
Mon
58%
3°

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.)
6°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:29–09:29 Day 09:29–15:21 Dusk 15:21–17:21

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:33–02:33 Major period 12:33–14:33 Minor period 13:51–15:21 Minor period 11:45–13:15

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

12:00
4°
13:00
5°
14:00
6°
15:00
6°
16:00
5°
17:00
5°
18:00
5°
19:00
5°
20:00
5°
21:00
6°
22:00
6°
23:00
6°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
61%
Water near its preferred 6 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
59%
Water near its preferred 6 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
50%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
49%
Active through the day.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
31%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 6 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Ide
Leuciscus idus
21%
Active through the day, off season.
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About the fishing here

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

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

iFiske

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

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 Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Skellefteälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 31%.