Björkälven
northern lowland river · 60°N
flow 42 m³/sgradient 0.7%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Björkälven is a northern lowland river. 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 Björkälven
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 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
nors
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
The catch board
- 1Gustav Viklundpike53 cm
- 2Emil Vainiopike51 cm
- 3Magnus Johansennors10 cm
- 4Kjell Vogelnors10 cm
- 5Lars Lindqvistruffe10 cm
- 6Rickard Olofssonlöja10 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmGustav Viklund
nors10 cmKjell Vogel
ruffe10 cmLars Lindqvist
löja10 cmRickard Olofsson
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