Österälven
steep trout brook · 61°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 2.5%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Österälven 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
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Österälven
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
- 1Andreas Häggpike53 cm
- 2Sören Lundpike52 cm
- 3Mikko Brandtpike51 cm
- 4Jukka Norénpike50 cm
- 5Wolfgang Nyströmpike50 cm
- 6Oskar Vogelroach14 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmWolfgang Nyström
roach14 cmOskar Vogel
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