Björkån
southern flowing forest stream · 61°N
flow 3 m³/sgradient 1.6%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Björkån is a southern flowing forest stream. 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 Björkån
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
trout
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
Arctic char
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
The catch board
- 1Andreas Olofssonpike59 cm
- 2Karin Ekpike55 cm
- 3Johan Nieminenpike52 cm
- 4Jukka Sandströmpike50 cm
- 5Kjell Björkpike49 cm
- 6Mikko Noréntrout30 cm
Species records here
pike49 cmKjell Björk
trout30 cmMikko Norén
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