Björkälven
steep trout brook · 61°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 2.3%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Björkälven 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
- 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 Björkälven
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
The catch board
- 1Jürgen Åströmpike51 cm
- 2Magnus Raskpike49 cm
- 3Maria Häggtrout28 cm
- 4Stefan Korhonenroach15 cm
- 5Henrik Forsbergroach14 cm
- 6Rickard Raskroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmJürgen Åström
trout28 cmMaria Hägg
roach14 cmHenrik Forsberg
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