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Vängelälven

River fishing  Västernorrland · 07:44 - 15:33

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

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Fair 41% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
62%
7°
Best day
Fri
58%
4°
Sat
57%
6°
Sun
55%
6°
Mon
55%
5°
Tue
58%
2°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
5°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1026 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:59–08:59 Day 08:59–14:18 Dusk 14:18–16:18

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:05–09:05 Major period 19:05–21:05 Minor period 00:38–02:08 Minor period 14:03–15:33

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
9°
11:00
9°
12:00
9°
13:00
9°
14:00
9°
15:00
8°
16:00
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17:00
8°
18:00
8°
19:00
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20:00
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21:00
8°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
41%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
29%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
28%
Active through the day.
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Roach
Rutilus rutilus
23%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
22%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Burbot
Lota lota
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 5 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.

Fishing permit

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

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More waters nearby

Fjällsjöälven Västernorrland · 21.3 km away Ångermanälven Västernorrland · 29.2 km away Flåsjön Jämtland · 49.3 km away Ströms Vattudal Jämtland · 57.9 km away Faxälven Jämtland · 58.4 km away Hällbymagasinet Västerbotten · 60.0 km away Tåsjön Jämtland · 68.3 km away Söråselsjön Västerbotten · 76.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Vängelälven?

The usual catches here are Northern Pike, Grayling, European Perch, Roach, Brown Trout, Burbot, Ide and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Vängelälven?

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

When is the best time to fish Vängelälven?

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

What is biting at Vängelälven right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 37%.