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Svartån

River fishing  Östergötland · 06:28 - 19:20

Svartån is a stretch of moving water in Östergötland. Most people come here for Zander, European Eel and Common Bream.

Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
16°
Thu
82%
15°
Fri
83%
17°
Sat
86%
17°
Best day
Sun
81%
16°
Mon
77%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:05–20:05 Night 20:05–05:43

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:10–17:10 Major period 03:10–05:10 Minor period 11:52–13:22 Minor period 18:59–20:29

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
16°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
15°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Zander is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 soft-plastic jig for zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or glow for zander.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
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:

About this water

Svartån in Västmanland County, Sweden is a river that is 91 kilometers long. It passes through the towns of Skultuna and Västerås and has its outlet in Mälaren. The name Västerås derives from the Sueco-Latin term Västra Aros meaning "western outlet."

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Svartån?

Anglers here regularly land Zander, European Eel, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, European Perch and Roach.

Do you need a fishing license at Svartån?

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

When is the best time to fish Svartån?

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Svartån right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 29%.