Fälån
southern lowland river · 58°N
flow 39 m³/sgradient 0.7% sea-runoligotrophic
Character of the water
Fälån is a southern lowland river. 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 Fälån
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
salmon
typically ~65 cm · can reach 130 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
trout
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
The catch board
- 1Karl Bergpike55 cm
- 2Uwe Vainiosalmon52 cm
- 3Maria Olofssontrout30 cm
- 4Henrik Bergperch18 cm
- 5Jürgen Falkroach15 cm
- 6Sara Norénelritsa6 cm
Species records here
pike55 cmKarl Berg
salmon52 cmUwe Vainio
trout30 cmMaria Olofsson
perch18 cmHenrik Berg
roach15 cmJürgen Falk
elritsa6 cmSara Norén
The same water, for real
