Kåröområdet
south coast archipelago (19‰) · 58°N
salinity 19‰brackish
Character of the water
Kåröområdet is south coast archipelago (19‰). 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 Kåröområdet
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
sea bass
typically ~40 cm · can reach 75 cm
The catch board
- 1Mikael Björkgarfish42 cm
- 2Sören Lundsea trout37 cm
- 3Kjell Dahlsea trout37 cm
- 4Karin Johansenmackerel29 cm
- 5Sören Björkflounder24 cm
- 6Emil WagnerBaltic herring15 cm
Species records here
garfish42 cmMikael Björk
sea trout37 cmKjell Dahl
mackerel29 cmKarin Johansen
flounder24 cmSören Björk
Baltic herring15 cmEmil Wagner
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