Fårösund
west coast open coast (27‰) · 58°N
salinity 27‰brackish
Character of the water
Fårösund is west coast open coast (27‰). 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 Fårösund
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
cod
typically ~50 cm · can reach 100 cm
mackerel
typically ~32 cm · can reach 50 cm
garfish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 80 cm
flounder
typically ~25 cm · can reach 45 cm
herring
typically ~22 cm · can reach 35 cm
Baltic herring
typically ~18 cm · can reach 30 cm
saithe
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
The catch board
- 1Elin Åbergsaithe43 cm
- 2Elin Hedlundcod43 cm
- 3Axel Raskflounder20 cm
- 4Sara Johansenflounder20 cm
- 5Klaus Karlssonherring18 cm
- 6Bjørn BoströmBaltic herring14 cm
Species records here
saithe43 cmElin Åberg
cod43 cmElin Hedlund
flounder20 cmAxel Rask
herring18 cmKlaus Karlsson
Baltic herring14 cmBjørn Boström
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