Kukasjoki
steep trout brook · 66°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 2.5%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Kukasjoki is a steep trout brook. 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 Kukasjoki
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
ruffe
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
grayling
typically ~30 cm · can reach 50 cm
burbot
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
whitefish
typically ~30 cm · can reach 55 cm
The catch board
- 1Klaus Karlssonpike57 cm
- 2Maria Bakkegrayling24 cm
- 3Johan Björkperch18 cm
- 4Karin Weberroach14 cm
- 5Sören Björkruffe9 cm
- 6Heike Lindqvistelritsa6 cm
Species records here
pike57 cmKlaus Karlsson
grayling24 cmMaria Bakke
perch18 cmJohan Björk
roach14 cmKarin Weber
ruffe9 cmSören Björk
elritsa6 cmHeike Lindqvist
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