Rånöfjärden
Bothnian coast archipelago (2‰) · 66°N
salinity 2‰brackish
Character of the water
Rånöfjärden is Bothnian coast archipelago (2‰). 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 Rånöfjärden
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 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
- 1Henrik Forsbergpike58 cm
- 2Oskar Vogelpike53 cm
- 3Elin Hedlundpike49 cm
- 4Sara Norénsea trout38 cm
- 5Johan Raskwhitefish25 cm
- 6Heike Fischerwhitefish24 cm
Species records here
pike49 cmElin Hedlund
sea trout38 cmSara Norén
whitefish24 cmHeike Fischer
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