Västerälven
northern steep trout brook · 63°N
flow 2 m³/sgradient 3.0%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Västerälven is a northern 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 Västerälven
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
ruffe
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
ruda
typically ~18 cm · can reach 42 cm
The catch board
- 1Johan Björkpike52 cm
- 2Maria Holmpike51 cm
- 3Kjell Brandtroach15 cm
- 4Anna Lundroach15 cm
- 5Ole Björkruffe13 cm
- 6Astrid Hedlundruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmJohan Björk
roach15 cmAnna Lund
ruffe13 cmOle Björk
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