Båtöfjärden
Bothnian coast open coast (2‰) · 66°N
salinity 2‰brackish
Character of the water
Båtöfjärden is Bothnian coast open coast (2‰). Brackish water where marine and freshwater species meet — fishing is driven by salinity, wind and water level rather than a lake's stratification. Wind-stacked water against a point or sound gathers baitfish.
Permits & rules
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Båtöfjärden
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
The catch board
- 1Erik Blomsea trout39 cm
- 2Lars Webersea trout39 cm
- 3Emil Wagnersea trout37 cm
- 4Elin Hedlundsea trout36 cm
- 5Heike Lindqvistsea trout36 cm
- 6Kjell Sjöbergsea trout36 cm
The same water, for real