Kumla älv
southern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 1.4%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Kumla älv is a southern 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 Kumla älv
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 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
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
stensimpa
typically ~8 cm · can reach 15 cm
sutare
typically ~35 cm · can reach 60 cm
The catch board
- 1Jukka Norénpike52 cm
- 2Heike Lindqvistroach16 cm
- 3Maria Erikssonroach15 cm
- 4Roland Krügerruda15 cm
- 5Maria Lundstensimpa7 cm
- 6Per Åbergelritsa6 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmJukka Norén
ruda15 cmRoland Krüger
roach15 cmMaria Eriksson
stensimpa7 cmMaria Lund
elritsa6 cmPer Åberg
The same water, for real
