Mayflies
- Ecology: High
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · FI69_013_001
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Excellent — water temperature is right today, though time of day could be better.
Likely species
Mayflies
- Blue-winged oliveMost likely#16–18 · DunDuns are up; a sherry spinner fall may follow.
- Green drakeAlso possibleLower confidence#8–10 · DunDuns are up — the Spent Gnat spinners fall at dusk.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6am
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Salmon runRun
1
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Autumn OliveHatch
1
2
1
GrannomHatch
1
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Atlantic Salmon fly box
2–4 cm tubes · Swing
Higher/coloured water pattern for early season or after rain. A contrast black/silver tube covers fish when the river is running off.
traditional large hook / tube variants · Salmon fly
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Kalastonhoitomaksu (fishing management fee) + lure fishing permit
- Available online at eraluvat.fi
- No residency requirement.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Gallery · 2
Näätämöjoki Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time5015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 June → 31 August
- Char 1 June → 31 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Näätämöjoki
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Excellent — water temperature is right today, though time of day could be better.
Likely species
Mayflies
- Blue-winged oliveMost likely#16–18 · DunDuns are up; a sherry spinner fall may follow.
- Green drakeAlso possibleLower confidence#8–10 · DunDuns are up — the Spent Gnat spinners fall at dusk.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6am
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 6 active hatches hour by hour with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
Hatch predictions
See what else is on the menu with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Autumn OliveHatch
1
2
1
GrannomHatch
1
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Atlantic Salmon fly box
2–4 cm tubes · Swing
Higher/coloured water pattern for early season or after rain. A contrast black/silver tube covers fish when the river is running off.
traditional large hook / tube variants · Salmon fly
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Kalastonhoitomaksu (fishing management fee) + lure fishing permit
- Available online at eraluvat.fi
- No residency requirement.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Gallery · 2
Näätämöjoki Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: High
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · FI69_013_001
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time5015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 June → 31 August
- Char 1 June → 31 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts