Västerströmmen
southern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 1.2%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Västerströmmen is a southern 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 Västerströmmen
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
burbot
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
löja
typically ~12 cm · can reach 20 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
The catch board
- 1Heike Lindqvistburbot44 cm
- 2Roland Krügerburbot38 cm
- 3Per Åbergperch22 cm
- 4Axel Raskroach18 cm
- 5Rickard Åbergroach15 cm
- 6Anna Vainiolöja9 cm
Species records here
burbot38 cmRoland Krüger
perch22 cmPer Åberg
roach15 cmRickard Åberg
löja9 cmAnna Vainio
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