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Storsjön - Östersund

Lake fishing  Jämtland · 02:51 - 23:14

Jamtland's great cold lake, home to char, brown trout and grayling, plus pike and perch, and the famous lake-monster legend.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
16°C
Max depth
74 m
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 04:06–21:59

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

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Likely catch now (12 species)

Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
17%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Ide
Ide
Leuciscus idus
17%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
8%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
7%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
5%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
5%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
3%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
2%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vendace
Vendace
Coregonus albula
2%
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Burbot
Burbot
Lota lota
0%
Slow during the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Storsjön - Östersund is a lake in Jämtland. It is around 74 m deep at its deepest point.

Popular catches here include Roach, European Perch, Ide, Grayling, Brown Trout and Arctic Char.

Roach fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

No permit is needed to fish here with handheld tackle. 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 float bait for roach, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for roach at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for roach: Maggot or bread.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, red or bronze for roach.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.

About this water

Storsjön - Östersund

Storsjön is the fifth largest lake in Sweden, with an area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi) and a greatest depth of 74 m (243 ft). It is the largest lake in central Sweden, located in the province of Jämtland in modern Jämtland County. From Storsjön runs the river Indalsälven and the lake contains the major island Frösön. The city of Östersund is located on the east shore of the lake, opposite Frösön.

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More waters nearby

Storsjön Jämtland · 18.8 km away Indalsälven Jämtland · 28.2 km away Näldsjön Jämtland · 32.0 km away Näkten Jämtland · 39.6 km away Revsundssjön Jämtland · 46.8 km away Landösjön Jämtland · 55.2 km away Ljungan Jämtland · 64.2 km away Åresjön Jämtland · 79.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Storsjön - Östersund?

Popular catches here include Roach, European Perch, Ide, Grayling, Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Storsjön - Östersund?

No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.

When is the best time to fish Storsjön - Östersund?

Roach fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Storsjön - Östersund right now?

Right now Roach is the most likely catch, at about 18%.