Abborre fishing guide
Abborren är Sveriges kanske mest älskade fisk. Den finns i nästan alla sjöar och vattendrag och är aktiv året runt. Enkel att fånga och utmärkt matfisk.
Source: SLU Artdatabanken
Fishing tips & gear
- Soft plastics 5–10 cm (Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad, Savage Gear Cannibal, Westin Shad Teez)
- Crankbaits 4–7 cm (Rapala Original, Salmo Hornet, Strike Pro Mustang Minnow)
- Spinners size 2–4 (Mepps Aglia, Blue Fox Vibrax, Myran Agat)
- Drop shot with small soft plastics 5–7 cm
- Spoons 5–15 g (Abu Toby, Salmo)
Target shallow reefs, reed edges, docks and rock piles 1–4 m deep. Perch shoal — keep casting the same spot after a bite. Slow the retrieve along bottom in autumn/winter, speed it up in summer.
Top 5 lakes for abborre
- Hultsjön2 catches
- Vassbosjön2 catches
- Igeltjärn1 catches
- Fisklösen1 catches
- Smedsvattnet1 catches
Most common methods
Fishing guides for abborre
Frequently asked questions
When is the season for abborre?
The peak season for abborre in Sweden is May-September.
Where can you fish for abborre in Sweden?
According to FishMap catches, abborre is most often caught in Hultsjön, Vassbosjön and Igeltjärn.
How big does abborre get?
Abborre can grow up to 3.0 kg.
What's the best method to catch abborre?
Common methods for abborre are Spinning, Bait fishing, Ice fishing.
Which techniques work for abborre?
Spinning, Float / bait, Ice fishing and Trolling — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.
Which bait works best for abborre?
Proven baits: Soft plastics 5–10 cm (Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad, Savage Gear Cannibal, Westin Shad Teez), Crankbaits 4–7 cm (Rapala Original, Salmo Hornet, Strike Pro Mustang Minnow), Spinners size 2–4 (Mepps Aglia, Blue Fox Vibrax, Myran Agat).
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