Gotlands nv kustvatten
east coast archipelago (7‰) · 58°N
salinity 7‰brackish
Character of the water
Gotlands nv kustvatten is east coast archipelago (7‰). 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 Gotlands nv kustvatten
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
herring
typically ~22 cm · can reach 35 cm
Baltic herring
typically ~18 cm · can reach 30 cm
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
zander
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
whitefish
typically ~30 cm · can reach 55 cm
The catch board
- 1Jürgen Häggpike53 cm
- 2Fredrik Erikssonzander53 cm
- 3Kjell Krügerpike50 cm
- 4Astrid Holmherring18 cm
- 5Erik BlomBaltic herring15 cm
- 6Mikael PetterssonBaltic herring14 cm
Species records here
zander53 cmFredrik Eriksson
pike50 cmKjell Krüger
herring18 cmAstrid Holm
Baltic herring14 cmMikael Pettersson
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