Södra skärgårdshavet
Bothnian coast archipelago (1‰) · 60°N
salinity 1‰brackish
Character of the water
Södra skärgårdshavet is Bothnian coast archipelago (1‰). 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 Södra skärgårdshavet
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
- 1Rickard Brandtzander45 cm
- 2Heike Sundinsea trout38 cm
- 3Hanna Brandtwhitefish24 cm
- 4Anders Nilssonwhitefish24 cm
- 5Kjell Krügerwhitefish24 cm
- 6Hanna Lindqvistperch18 cm
Species records here
zander45 cmRickard Brandt
sea trout38 cmHeike Sundin
whitefish24 cmHanna Brandt
perch18 cmHanna Lindqvist
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