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Sommen

Lake fishing  Östergötland · 07:19 - 16:05

Sommen is a lake in Östergötland. Anglers here fish mainly for Whitefish, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Fair 39% The bite right now
Top bet: Whitefish Average conditions right now.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
62%
8°
Fri
64%
5°
Sat
67%
5°
Sun
66%
5°
Mon
67%
5°
Tue
68%
6°
Best day

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.)
4°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1036 hPa → stable
Clouds
51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:34–08:34 Day 08:34–14:50 Dusk 14:50–16:50

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:09–09:09 Major period 19:09–21:09 Minor period 00:50–02:20 Minor period 13:58–15:28

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
39%
Average conditions right now.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
26%
Active through the day.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
24%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, off season.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
20%
Average conditions right now.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
2%
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 deep and unusually clear lake on the border between Östergötland and Småland, full of islands and narrow sounds. It has its own strain of trout, the Sommen trout, along with Arctic char in the cold deep water plus zander, pike and perch closer to shore. Clear water makes the fish wary, so the fishing is often best at dawn, dusk and under cloud.

Anglers here regularly land Whitefish, Northern Pike, European Perch, Arctic Char, Brown Trout and Zander.

Whitefish fishing is usually best around 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 fly for whitefish, the most likely catch right now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Fly for whitefish: Pupae and small flies.
Colour Clear water and good light: try small natural and silver flies for whitefish.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

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?

The usual catches here are Whitefish, Northern Pike, European Perch, Arctic Char, Brown Trout and Zander.

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?

For Whitefish, the fishing tends to peak around Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Sommen right now?

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