Björkälven
steep trout brook · 61°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 2.5%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Björkälven 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 Björkälven
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
bream
typically ~38 cm · can reach 65 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
vendace
typically ~16 cm · can reach 28 cm
sutare
typically ~35 cm · can reach 60 cm
The catch board
- 1Erik Olofssonpike71 cm
- 2Karin Weberpike56 cm
- 3Nils Viklundpike53 cm
- 4Henrik Forsbergbream36 cm
- 5Mikael Korhonenbream31 cm
- 6Hanna Lindqvistvendace13 cm
Species records here
pike71 cmErik Olofsson
bream31 cmMikael Korhonen
vendace13 cmHanna Lindqvist
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