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Sommen

Lake fishing  Östergötland · 03:55 - 22:05

Sommen is a lake in Östergötland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 05:10–20:50

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (18 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Rudd
Rudd
Scardinius erythrophthalmus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Ide
Leuciscus idus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Asp
Asp
Leuciscus aspius
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Crucian Carp
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
7%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
6%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tench
Tench
Tinca tinca
5%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
4%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
4%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
4%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Zander
Sander lucioperca
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
1%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Vendace
Vendace
Coregonus albula
1%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Burbot
Lota lota
0%
Slow during the day, water outside its comfort range, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Sommen is a lake in Östergötland.

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling and Asp.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
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:

iFiske

About this water

Sommen

Sommen is a lake in the South Swedish highlands lying across the border of the provinces of Östergötland and Småland. Situated about 147 metres above mean sea level, the lake has an area of 132 km2 (51 sq mi) and has a maximum depth of 60 metres. The lake is shared between the administrative kommunes of Ydre, Kinda, Boxholm and Tranås and the area around it is sparsely populated.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sommen?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling, Asp, Crucian Carp and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Sommen?

Yes, a fiskekort (fishing permit) is required. You can buy one via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Sommen?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Sommen right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 10%.