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Skellefteälven

River fishing  Västerbotten · 03:35 - 21:48

Skellefteälven is a river in Västerbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Bream, Atlantic Salmon and Grayling.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
21°
Mon
83%
19°
Best day
Tue
80%
19°
Wed
82%
20°
Thu
83%
19°
Fri
83%
18°

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.)
16°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:50–04:50 Dusk 20:33–22:33

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:51–03:51 Major period 13:51–15:51 Minor period 20:48–22:18 Minor period 07:25–08:55

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

19:00
19°
20:00
18°
21:00
17°
22:00
16°
23:00
15°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
13°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
35%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling, Roach, Brown Trout and European Perch.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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 ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, bronze and red for common bream.
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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Map

More waters nearby

Manhemskajen Västerbotten · 2.5 km away Gåsören Västerbotten · 16.5 km away Svinön Västerbotten · 20.8 km away Kågeälven Västerbotten · 27.2 km away Bjuröklubben Västerbotten · 39.0 km away Pite Havsbad gästhamn Norrbotten · 60.9 km away Bondöudden Norrbotten · 62.1 km away Byskeälven Västerbotten · 63.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Skellefteälven?

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

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?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Skellefteälven right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 82%.