Storbäcken
southern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 1.0%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Storbäcken 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 Storbäcken
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
björkna
typically ~18 cm · can reach 35 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
ruffe
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
zander
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 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
regnbåge
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
Arctic char
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
sarv
typically ~18 cm · can reach 38 cm
vendace
typically ~16 cm · can reach 28 cm
sutare
typically ~35 cm · can reach 60 cm
The catch board
- 1Klaus Olofssonburbot40 cm
- 2Astrid Hedlundregnbåge28 cm
- 3Stefan Wikströmroach15 cm
- 4Sören Björkroach14 cm
- 5Kjell Krügerelritsa6 cm
- 6Karin Johansenelritsa6 cm
Species records here
burbot40 cmKlaus Olofsson
regnbåge28 cmAstrid Hedlund
roach14 cmSören Björk
elritsa6 cmKarin Johansen
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