Märrbäcken
southern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 1.2%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Märrbäcken 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 Märrbäcken
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 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
Arctic char
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
The catch board
- 1Anna Lundpike51 cm
- 2Stefan Karlssonpike51 cm
- 3Stefan EkArctic char30 cm
- 4Elin HansenArctic char29 cm
- 5Mats Lindqvistroach16 cm
- 6Axel Nilssonroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmAnna Lund
Arctic char29 cmElin Hansen
roach16 cmMats Lindqvist
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