๐ฃ Bite factors right now
๐ Bite by fish species today City water โ
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Crucian carp | 4/10 | Cold water โ rare bites in the warmest hours | |
| ๐ Bream | 4/10 | Water too cold โ minimal activity | |
| ๐ Roach | 7/10 | Cool water โ activity below usual | |
| ๐ Perch | 7/10 | Cool water โ activity below usual | |
| ๐ฆ Pike | 7/10 | Deep edges and snags produce | |
| ๐ Zander | 7/10 | A bit cold โ rare spells in the warmest hours of the day |
๐ Bite this week Weekly weather โ
๐ Where to fish in Umba
๐งฎ How we score the bite
โ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Umba?
Main waters in Umba: Umba (water +10ยฐ), Barents Sea (water +10ยฐ). Water temperature and forecast โ on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Umba in August?
Best computed scores today: roach (7/10) and perch (7/10); the reason is weather without heavy rain. Third comes pike (7/10).
Is the roach biting today?
Yes โ score 7/10, the bite is good. Main factor โ weather without heavy rain. Overall day score in Umba โ 7/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day โ Fri 21.08: score 8/10, precipitation chance 49%. The full day-by-day picture is in the โBite this weekโ block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 8 (waxing): contribution 1 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1 of 2 for predators โ a neutral time. Lunar calendar โ
What is the water like in Umba?
Now the water in Umba is around +10ยฐ. By the model, by the end of the week the water will stay about the same. Water in Umba โ
Fishing bite forecast in Umba โ in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Umba: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature โ Umba, Barents Sea. Each species gets its own score: for crucian carp, bream and roach warm water and steady pressure play the main role, for pike and zander โ overcast weather and changes in light. The score is recomputed with every weather update, so morning and evening forecasts may differ.
It is a computed model, not a guarantee of catch: local terrain, groundbait and skill matter no less than weather. See also water temperature in Umba, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.