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Skellefteälven

River fishing  Västerbotten · 07:31 - 15:06

Skellefteälven is a river in Västerbotten. Most people come here for Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

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Fair 40% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
56%
8°
Fri
55%
5°
Sat
61%
8°
Best day
Sun
55%
7°
Mon
55%
5°
Tue
55%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:46–08:46 Day 08:46–13:51 Dusk 13:51–15:51

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:46–08:46 Major period 18:46–20:46 Minor period 00:16–01:46 Minor period 13:45–15:15

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

10:00
9°
11:00
10°
12:00
10°
13:00
10°
14:00
10°
15:00
10°
16:00
9°
17:00
8°
18:00
8°
19:00
8°
20:00
8°
21:00
7°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
40%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
29%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
27%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
23%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
21%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Lota lota
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Brown Trout and Burbot.

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak 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

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

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?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best 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 38%.