Örtån
northern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 1.9%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Örtån is a northern 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 Örtån
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
The catch board
- 1Jukka Fischerpike59 cm
- 2Björn Strandpike51 cm
- 3Magnus Johansenperch19 cm
- 4Elin Nieminenroach15 cm
- 5Heike Holmroach14 cm
- 6Klaus Karlssonroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmBjörn Strand
perch19 cmMagnus Johansen
roach14 cmKlaus Karlsson
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