Norra Kosterfjorden
south coast open coast (11‰) · 59°N
salinity 11‰brackish
Character of the water
Norra Kosterfjorden is south coast open coast (11‰). 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 Kosterfjorden
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
ballan wrasse
typically ~30 cm · can reach 55 cm
lyrtorsk
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
rödspotta
typically ~30 cm · can reach 50 cm
saithe
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
skrubba
typically ~25 cm · can reach 50 cm
tånglake
typically ~25 cm · can reach 45 cm
cod
typically ~50 cm · can reach 100 cm
vitling
typically ~28 cm · can reach 55 cm
The catch board
- 1Per Åbergål64 cm
- 2Bjørn Eklyrtorsk36 cm
- 3Johan Björkballan wrasse31 cm
- 4Karin Nilssonvitling25 cm
- 5Mats Nieminenballan wrasse24 cm
- 6Mikko Forsbergtånglake22 cm
Species records here
ål64 cmPer Åberg
lyrtorsk36 cmBjørn Ek
vitling25 cmKarin Nilsson
ballan wrasse24 cmMats Nieminen
tånglake22 cmMikko Forsberg
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