Stigfjorden
east coast archipelago (5‰) · 58°N
salinity 5‰brackish
Character of the water
Stigfjorden is east 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 Stigfjorden
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 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
- 1Kjell Olofssoncod43 cm
- 2Elin Åbergcod41 cm
- 3Sören Häggsaithe36 cm
- 4Hanna Åströmrödspotta25 cm
- 5Roland Olofssonrödspotta25 cm
- 6Jürgen Åströmtånglake23 cm
Species records here
cod41 cmElin Åberg
saithe36 cmSören Hägg
rödspotta25 cmRoland Olofsson
tånglake23 cmJürgen Åström
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