Västerbäcken
southern steep trout brook · 58°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 2.7%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Västerbäcken is a southern 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 Västerbäcken
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
bream
typically ~38 cm · can reach 65 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 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
sutare
typically ~35 cm · can reach 60 cm
The catch board
- 1Hanna Petterssonpike52 cm
- 2Lars Sandströmpike52 cm
- 3Ida Vogelburbot38 cm
- 4Emil Lundperch20 cm
- 5Bjørn Bakkeperch19 cm
- 6Kjell Hedlundelritsa6 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmLars Sandström
burbot38 cmIda Vogel
perch19 cmBjørn Bakke
elritsa6 cmKjell Hedlund
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