Österbäcken
steep trout brook · 58°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 2.3%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Österbäcken 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
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Österbäcken
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
sutare
typically ~35 cm · can reach 60 cm
The catch board
- 1Uwe Vainioål46 cm
- 2Oskar Åbergperch19 cm
- 3Erik Raskperch18 cm
- 4Anna Blomroach15 cm
- 5Eva Nyströmroach15 cm
- 6Elin Hedlundroach15 cm
Species records here
ål46 cmUwe Vainio
perch18 cmErik Rask
roach15 cmEva Nyström
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