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Strömstad skärgård

Sea, by boat  Västra Götaland · 06:43 - 19:37

Strömstad skärgård is a coastal fishing spot in Västra Götaland. The fishing here is from a boat. The main target species are European Flounder, Sea Trout and European Plaice.

Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: European Flounder Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
17°
Best day
Thu
80%
15°
Fri
77%
16°
Sat
73%
17°
Sun
77%
16°
Mon
80%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:58–07:58 Day 07:58–18:22 Dusk 18:22–20:22

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:26–17:26 Major period 03:26–05:26 Minor period 12:14–13:44 Minor period 19:09–20:39

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

19:00
16°
20:00
16°
21:00
17°
22:00
17°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
15°
04:00
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
60%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
55%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
6%
Slow during the night, off season.
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Garfish
Belone belone
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Bohuslan's outer Skagerrak archipelago, reached by boat for cod, mackerel and plaice, with sea trout along the rocky shores.

Popular catches here include European Flounder, Sea Trout, European Plaice, Atlantic Mackerel, Atlantic Cod and Garfish.

European Flounder is generally most active around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for european flounder, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, yellow and glow beads for european flounder.
Lure Ledger bait for european flounder: Worm over sand.
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.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Strömstad skärgård?

Popular catches here include European Flounder, Sea Trout, European Plaice, Atlantic Mackerel, Atlantic Cod and Garfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Strömstad skärgård?

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

When is the best time to fish Strömstad skärgård?

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

What is biting at Strömstad skärgård right now?

Right now European Flounder is the most likely catch, at about 54%.