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Varpan

Lake fishing  Dalarna · 06:24 - 19:21

Varpan is a lake set in Dalarna. Anglers here fish mainly for European Eel, Zander and Common Bream.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: European Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
16°
Thu
80%
18°
Fri
83%
16°
Sat
86%
15°
Best day
Sun
84%
16°
Mon
83%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:06–20:06 Night 20:06–05:39

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:09–17:09 Major period 03:09–05:09 Minor period 12:09–13:39 Minor period 18:38–20:08

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

19:00
14°
20:00
14°
21:00
14°
22:00
14°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
15°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°

Likely catch now (17 species)

European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
60%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Arctic Char.

European Eel is generally most active around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 ledger bait for european eel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european eel at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Stained water: try scent over colour, dark bait for european eel.
Lure Ledger bait for european eel: Worm, warm summer nights.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Varpan is a lake just north of Falun in central Sweden; its surface is approximately 115 metres (377 ft) above sea level. Varpan features a 8.5 miles (13.7 km) bicycle trail loop which is open year-round.

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More waters nearby

Faluån Dalarna · 4.2 km away Toftan Dalarna · 11.0 km away Runn Dalarna · 13.5 km away Gimmen Dalarna · 19.1 km away Hyn Dalarna · 33.4 km away Siljan - Rättvik Dalarna · 37.6 km away Dalälven Uppsala · 48.1 km away Siljan Dalarna · 49.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Varpan?

The usual catches here are European Eel, Zander, Common Bream, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Whitefish and Tench.

Do you need a fishing license at Varpan?

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

When is the best time to fish Varpan?

European Eel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Varpan right now?

Right now European Eel is the most likely catch, at about 24%.