Rigabukten
Bothnian coast archipelago (5‰) · 58°N
salinity 5‰brackish
Character of the water
Rigabukten is Bothnian coast archipelago (5‰). 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 Rigabukten
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Baltic herring
typically ~18 cm · can reach 30 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
- 1Klaus Erikssonzander42 cm
- 2Astrid Wagnersea trout38 cm
- 3Per Häggwhitefish27 cm
- 4Karin Erikssonwhitefish24 cm
- 5Johan Björkperch18 cm
- 6Jukka VogelBaltic herring15 cm
Species records here
zander42 cmKlaus Eriksson
sea trout38 cmAstrid Wagner
whitefish27 cmPer Hägg
perch18 cmJohan Björk
Baltic herring15 cmJukka Vogel
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