Österälven
southern flowing forest stream · 59°N
flow 1 m³/sgradient 1.0%oligotrophic
Character of the water
Österälven 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
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Österälven
perch
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
elritsa
typically ~7 cm · can reach 12 cm
pike
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
roach
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
The catch board
- 1Karl Boströmperch20 cm
- 2Stefan Falkperch18 cm
- 3Karin Ekroach15 cm
- 4Sören Björkroach14 cm
- 5Jukka Åbergelritsa6 cm
- 6Astrid Wagnerelritsa6 cm
Species records here
perch20 cmKarl Boström
roach15 cmKarin Ek
elritsa6 cmJukka Åberg
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