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Skjern Å

River fishing  Denmark · 04:41 - 22:14

Skjern Å is a river in Denmark. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
23°
Tue
100%
21°
Best day
Wed
86%
23°
Thu
100%
20°
Fri
98%
19°
Sat
93%
19°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:56–05:56 Dusk 20:59–22:59 Night 22:59–03:56

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:17–01:17 Major period 11:17–13:17 Minor period 20:48–22:18 Minor period 02:17–03:47

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

22:00
23°
23:00
21°
00:00
20°
01:00
19°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
17°
05:00
17°
06:00
17°
07:00
18°
08:00
20°
09:00
20°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
82%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
64%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Skjern Å is a river in Denmark.

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Zander, European Perch and Northern Pike.

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

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

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 dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Skjern River is the largest river in Denmark, in terms of volume. The river has its spring in Tinnet Krat in central Jutland, very close to Denmark's longest river, the Gudenå. It drains about one tenth of Denmark and flows into the Ringkøbing Fjord - a lagoon and former bay of the North Sea. The river has its name from town of Skjern, located at the river delta at Ringkøbing Fjord. In flood stage, it can discharge up to 200 m³/s.

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More waters nearby

Omme Å Denmark · 17.0 km away Omme Å Denmark · 18.5 km away Bølling Sø Denmark · 39.0 km away Hover Å Denmark · 43.6 km away North Sea (Hvide Sande) West Jutland · 47.8 km away Silkeborg Langsø Denmark · 48.4 km away Gudenå Denmark · 48.4 km away Salten Langsø Denmark · 48.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Skjern Å?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Zander, European Perch and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Skjern Å?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Skjern Å?

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

What is biting at Skjern Å right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 36%.