Svartån
steep trout brook · 62°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 2.2%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Svartån 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 Svartån
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
The catch board
- 1Stefan Ekål46 cm
- 2Henrik Forsbergål45 cm
- 3Rickard Brandtperch18 cm
- 4Ida Boströmroach16 cm
- 5Hanna Viklundruda15 cm
- 6Fredrik Erikssonroach15 cm
Species records here
ål45 cmHenrik Forsberg
perch18 cmRickard Brandt
roach16 cmIda Boström
ruda15 cmHanna Viklund
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