Västerån
flowing forest stream · 59°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 2.0%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Västerån 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 Västerån
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
bream
typically ~38 cm · can reach 65 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
ruffe
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
löja
typically ~12 cm · can reach 20 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
The catch board
- 1Jonas Johansenpike50 cm
- 2Per Krügerroach16 cm
- 3Jonas Blomroach15 cm
- 4Tomas Weberruda15 cm
- 5Nils Lindqvistruda15 cm
- 6Tomas Eklöja9 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmJonas Johansen
roach16 cmPer Krüger
ruda15 cmTomas Weber
löja9 cmTomas Ek
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