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Torneälven - Pajala

River fishing  Norrbotten

The great border river of the far north, running with salmon, grayling and trout, and big pike in the slower holes.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Next hours

15:00
12°
16:00
12°
17:00
12°
18:00
11°
19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
11°
22:00
10°
23:00
10°
00:00
8°
01:00
7°
02:00
6°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
21%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
21%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
21%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
11%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
11%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
7%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitefish
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
7%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Burbot
Lota lota
1%
Slow during the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Torneälven - Pajala is a river in Norrbotten.

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

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
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:

iFiske

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Torneälven - Pajala?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Torneälven - Pajala?

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

When is the best time to fish Torneälven - Pajala?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep.

What is biting at Torneälven - Pajala right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 21%.