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Skellefteälven

River fishing  Västerbotten · 05:57 - 19:04

Skellefteälven is a river in Västerbotten. Most people come here for Common Bream, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
15°
Best day
Thu
85%
15°
Fri
85%
13°
Sat
82%
14°
Sun
84%
14°
Mon
82%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:12–07:12 Dusk 17:49–19:49

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:47–16:47 Major period 02:47–04:47 Minor period 12:31–14:01 Minor period 17:34–19:04

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
12°
20:00
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
54%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

For Common Bream, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.

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?

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

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 36%.