Yttre Österfjärden
south coast open coast (15‰) · 64°N
salinity 15‰brackish
Character of the water
Yttre Österfjärden is south coast open coast (15‰). 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 Yttre Österfjärden
sea trout
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
cod
typically ~50 cm · can reach 100 cm
garfish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 80 cm
flounder
typically ~25 cm · can reach 45 cm
herring
typically ~22 cm · can reach 35 cm
Baltic herring
typically ~18 cm · can reach 30 cm
The catch board
- 1Stefan Ekcod45 cm
- 2Heike Häggsea trout38 cm
- 3Elin Åbergflounder21 cm
- 4Mikko Norénherring19 cm
- 5Astrid Häggherring17 cm
- 6Johan RaskBaltic herring14 cm
Species records here
cod45 cmStefan Ek
sea trout38 cmHeike Hägg
flounder21 cmElin Åberg
herring17 cmAstrid Hägg
Baltic herring14 cmJohan Rask
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