Maleviken
east coast open coast (7‰) · 58°N
salinity 7‰brackish
Character of the water
Maleviken is east coast open coast (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 Maleviken
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
garfish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 80 cm
herring
typically ~22 cm · can reach 35 cm
Baltic herring
typically ~18 cm · can reach 30 cm
The catch board
- 1Stefan Olofssonsea trout46 cm
- 2Anna Nieminengarfish39 cm
- 3Astrid Hedlundgarfish39 cm
- 4Bjørn Boströmgarfish39 cm
- 5Emil Lundherring17 cm
- 6Maria ErikssonBaltic herring15 cm
Species records here
sea trout46 cmStefan Olofsson
garfish39 cmAnna Nieminen
herring17 cmEmil Lund
Baltic herring15 cmMaria Eriksson
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