Norra Ölands kustvatten
west coast open coast (32‰) · 57°N
salinity 32‰brackish
Character of the water
Norra Ölands kustvatten is west coast open coast (32‰). 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 Norra Ölands kustvatten
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
ballan wrasse
typically ~30 cm · can reach 55 cm
The catch board
- 1Sören Hägggarfish39 cm
- 2Elin Fischersea trout36 cm
- 3Jonas Johansenballan wrasse26 cm
- 4Elin Hansenflounder23 cm
- 5Heike Fischerflounder21 cm
- 6Heike SundinBaltic herring15 cm
Species records here
garfish39 cmSören Hägg
sea trout36 cmElin Fischer
ballan wrasse26 cmJonas Johansen
flounder21 cmHeike Fischer
Baltic herring15 cmHeike Sundin
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