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Svartån

River fishing  Östergötland · 07:20 - 16:05

Svartån is a stretch of moving water in Östergötland. Most people come here for Northern Pike, Grayling and European Perch.

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Fair 31% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Average conditions right now.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
55%
7°
Fri
55%
5°
Sat
62%
4°
Best day
Sun
60%
4°
Mon
60%
4°
Tue
62%
5°

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
2°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1036 hPa → stable
Clouds
55.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:35–08:35 Day 08:35–14:50 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 (12 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
31%
Average conditions right now.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
24%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
21%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
18%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Burbot
Lota lota
17%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 4 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
17%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Burbot and Brown Trout.

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, 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 spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural roach and perch patterns for northern pike.

Fishing permit

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

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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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More waters nearby

Sommen Östergötland · 8.6 km away Järnlunden Östergötland · 29.3 km away Noen Jönköping · 29.6 km away Ralången Jönköping · 31.0 km away Stångån Östergötland · 31.2 km away Västra Lägern Östergötland · 32.5 km away Tåkern Östergötland · 35.6 km away Ämmern Östergötland · 36.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Svartån?

Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Burbot, Brown Trout, Ide and Asp.

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?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Svartån right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 32%.