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Storrostavatnet

Lake fishing  Norway

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

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Fair 42% The bite right now
Top bet: Arctic Char Water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
15°
Tue
59%
12°
Wed
100%
10°
Best day
Thu
100%
10°
Fri
100%
10°
Sat
100%
10°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:31–00:31 Major period 10:31–12:31

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
10°
23:00
9°
00:00
7°
01:00
6°
02:00
5°
03:00
6°
04:00
7°
05:00
8°
06:00
9°
07:00
10°
08:00
12°
09:00
13°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
42%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Storrostavatnet is a lake in Norway.

Popular catches here include Arctic Char.

Arctic Char fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep.

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 trolling for arctic char, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Trolling for arctic char: Deep and cold.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, pink and natural for arctic char.
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

Rostojávri (Northern Sami), Råstojaure (Swedish), or Storrostavatnet (Norwegian) is a lake on the border between Norway and Sweden. The Norwegian part of the lake (smaller) is located in Målselv Municipality in Troms county and the Swedish part of the lake (larger) is located in Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County. The Norwegian part of the lake lies inside Øvre Dividal National Park. The lake lies at an elevation of 680 metres (2,230 ft) and covers a total area of 34.24 square kilometres (13.22 sq mi); with 3.67 square kilometres (1.42 sq mi) located in Norway and the remaining 30.57 square kilometres (11.80 sq mi) are located in Sweden.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Storrostavatnet?

Popular catches here include Arctic Char.

Do you need a fishing license at Storrostavatnet?

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 Storrostavatnet?

Arctic Char fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep.

What is biting at Storrostavatnet right now?

Right now Arctic Char is the most likely catch, at about 100%.