Tavelån
flowing forest stream · 64°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 1.0%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Tavelån is a flowing forest stream. The water flows — fish hold behind rocks, in current seams and pools, letting the food drift to them. On high water the fish run upstream; on low water they sit tight in the deeper runs.
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 Tavelån
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
ruffe
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
burbot
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
trout
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
The catch board
- 1Stefan Karlssonpike54 cm
- 2Maria Bakkeål52 cm
- 3Johan Karlssontrout31 cm
- 4Mats Erikssontrout30 cm
- 5Mats Vainioperch19 cm
- 6Hanna Strandperch18 cm
Species records here
pike54 cmStefan Karlsson
ål52 cmMaria Bakke
trout31 cmJohan Karlsson
perch19 cmMats Vainio
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