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Tåkern

Lake fishing  Östergötland · 07:22 - 16:05

Tåkern is a lake set in Östergötland. The main target species are Vendace, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
7°
Fri
84%
5°
Sat
85%
5°
Best day
Sun
85%
5°
Mon
85%
5°
Tue
85%
6°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1036 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
32.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:37–08:37 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 07:10–09:10 Major period 19:10–21:10 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 14:00–15:30

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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14:00
9°
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16:00
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Likely catch now (18 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
54%
Water near its preferred 5 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
34%
Bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
33%
Average conditions right now.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
23%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
23%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
20%
Active through the day.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch and Roach.

Vendace is generally most active around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 sabiki rig for vendace, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Sabiki rig for vendace: Fine sabiki through the shoals.
Colour Clear water and good light: try small silver and natural tags for vendace.
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:

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About this water

Lake Tåkern is a lake in Östergötland County, Sweden. It is considered one of northern Europe's foremost bird lakes. It is 12 km (7.5 mi) long and 8 km (5.0 mi) wide, with an average depth only 0.8 metres. The lake lies around 20 km (12 mi) west of Mjölby, bordering in the west to Omberg. The whole lake, with the surrounding beaches, has been a nature reserve since 1975. From April to the end of July, it is not open to the public, except for visiting areas and walking routes.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tåkern?

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Brown Trout and Arctic Char.

Do you need a fishing license at Tåkern?

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

When is the best time to fish Tåkern?

For Vendace, the fishing tends to peak around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Tåkern right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 46%.