Pääjoki
steep trout brook · 67°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 2.8%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Pääjoki 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 Pääjoki
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
The catch board
- 1Wolfgang Korhonenroach15 cm
- 2Karin Johansenroach15 cm
- 3Gustav Viklundroach15 cm
- 4Roland Sandströmroach14 cm
- 5Axel Nilssonroach14 cm
- 6Heike Häggroach14 cm
The same water, for real
