Vättern
Vättern is a lake in Östergötland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
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.
Next hours
Likely catch now (18 species)
About the fishing here
Vättern is a lake in Östergötland.
Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling and Asp.
European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.
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.
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
Vättern is the second-largest lake in Sweden, after Vänern, and the sixth-largest lake in Europe. It is a long, finger-shaped body of fresh water in south central Sweden, to the southeast of Vänern, pointing at the tip of Scandinavia. Vättern is deep, containing roughly half as much water as Vänern even though it covers about a third as much area; its deepest point is 128 metres (420 ft) below sea level.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
Common questions
What fish can you catch at Vättern?
Popular catches here include European Perch, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Grayling, Asp, Crucian Carp and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Vättern?
No. This water is free to fish with handheld tackle, no permit required.
When is the best time to fish Vättern?
European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually day.
What is biting at Vättern right now?
Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 11%.