Gäddströmmen
southern flowing forest stream · 59°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 1.4%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Gäddströmmen 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 Gäddströmmen
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
ål
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
burbot
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
löja
typically ~12 cm · can reach 20 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
trout
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
stensimpa
typically ~8 cm · can reach 15 cm
The catch board
- 1Maria Holmål52 cm
- 2Anders Nilssonpike50 cm
- 3Björn Falkburbot38 cm
- 4Sören Björkroach20 cm
- 5Emil Nieminenperch18 cm
- 6Jukka Fischerroach15 cm
Species records here
ål52 cmMaria Holm
pike50 cmAnders Nilsson
burbot38 cmBjörn Falk
roach20 cmSören Björk
perch18 cmEmil Nieminen
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