Västerälven
southern flowing forest stream · 60°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 1.7% sea-runoligotrophic
Character of the water
Västerälven 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 Västerälven
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
salmon
typically ~65 cm · can reach 130 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
The catch board
- 1Maria Åbergsalmon59 cm
- 2Anna Blomsalmon57 cm
- 3Torbjörn Karlssonsalmon52 cm
- 4Sören Björkroach18 cm
- 5Jürgen Dahlroach15 cm
- 6Linnea Nieminenelritsa5 cm
Species records here
salmon59 cmMaria Åberg
roach18 cmSören Björk
elritsa5 cmLinnea Nieminen
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