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Umeälven

River fishing  Västerbotten · 07:47 - 15:19

Umeälven is a stretch of moving water in Västerbotten. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, European Perch and Grayling.

Fair 30% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
56%
6°
Fri
55%
4°
Sat
59%
6°
Sun
60%
6°
Best day
Mon
58%
5°
Tue
57%
3°

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.)
4°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:02–09:02 Day 09:02–14:04 Dusk 14:04–16:04

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:00–09:00 Major period 19:00–21:00 Minor period 00:30–02:00 Minor period 13:59–15:29

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

10:00
7°
11:00
8°
12:00
8°
13:00
8°
14:00
8°
15:00
8°
16:00
8°
17:00
7°
18:00
6°
19:00
6°
20:00
6°
21:00
5°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Active through the day.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
20%
Active through the day, off season.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
18%
Active through the day.
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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
15%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, European Perch, Grayling, 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:

About this water

The Ume River is one of the main rivers in northern Sweden. It is around 470 km (290 mi) long, and flows in a south-eastern direction from its source, the lake Överuman by the Norwegian border within the Scandinavian mountain range. For large parts, the European route E12, also known as Blå Vägen, follows its path.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Umeälven?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Umeälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Umeälven?

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

What is biting at Umeälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 35%.