Riikasjoki
flowing forest stream · 68°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 1.5%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Riikasjoki is a 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
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Riikasjoki
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
burbot
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
whitefish
typically ~30 cm · can reach 55 cm
The catch board
- 1Oskar Nilssonpike65 cm
- 2Sören Björkburbot36 cm
- 3Elin Åbergburbot36 cm
- 4Jürgen Hansenwhitefish26 cm
- 5Karin Sjöbergwhitefish25 cm
- 6Gustav Raskperch24 cm
Species records here
pike65 cmOskar Nilsson
burbot36 cmSören Björk
whitefish25 cmKarin Sjöberg
perch24 cmGustav Rask
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