Vänern
Vänern is a lake in Västra Götaland. It is around 106 m deep at its deepest point. The main target species are Zander, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Vänern is big enough to behave like an inland sea, with two open basins, Dalbosjön in the west and Värmlandssjön in the east, and long archipelagos between them. Trolling for salmon and trout draws the most anglers, while pike, perch and zander hold in the bays and among the islands. Weather turns fast on open water, so read the forecast before you head out.
Anglers here regularly land Zander, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Whitefish, Atlantic Salmon and European Perch.
Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
No permit is needed to fish here with handheld tackle. 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
Fishing permit
Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.
About this water
Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden, the largest lake in the European Union and the third-largest lake in Europe after Ladoga and Onega in Russia. It is located in the provinces of Västergötland, Dalsland, and Värmland in the southwest of the country. With its surface located at 44 metres (144 ft) above sea level and a maximum depth of 106 metres (348 ft), the lowest point of the Vänern basin is 62 metres (203 ft) below sea level. The average depth is a more modest 27 metres (89 ft), which means that the lake floor is above sea level on average.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Vänern?
Anglers here regularly land Zander, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Whitefish, Atlantic Salmon and European Perch.
Do you need a fishing license at Vänern?
No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.
When is the best time to fish Vänern?
Zander is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Vänern right now?
Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 54%.