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Varpan

Lake fishing  Dalarna · 07:29 - 15:52

Varpan is a lake set in Dalarna. Anglers here fish mainly for Vendace, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Vendace Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
9°
Fri
80%
6°
Sat
80%
4°
Sun
80%
3°
Mon
85%
2°
Best day
Tue
85%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
4°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Dusk 14:37–16:37

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:07–09:07 Major period 19:07–21:07 Minor period 00:45–02:15 Minor period 14:00–15:30

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
4°
11:00
6°
12:00
8°
13:00
10°
14:00
10°
15:00
10°
16:00
8°
17:00
7°
18:00
6°
19:00
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20:00
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21:00
5°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Vendace
Coregonus albula
56%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
35%
Falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
32%
Average conditions right now.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
23%
Active through the day, off season.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
20%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
19%
Water near its preferred 4 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch and Arctic Char.

Vendace is generally most active around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 sabiki rig for vendace, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Sabiki rig for vendace: Fine sabiki through the shoals.
Colour Clear water and good light: try small silver and natural tags for vendace.
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:

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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 Vendace, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, European Perch, Arctic Char, Brown Trout and Burbot.

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?

Vendace fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Varpan right now?

Right now Vendace is the most likely catch, at about 51%.