Gös fishing guide

Photo of Gös (Sander lucioperca)

Gösen är en skygg och eftertraktad rovfisk. Aktiv främst i skymning och nattetid, gärna i djupa sjöar med bra siktdjup.

Scientific name
Sander lucioperca

Source: SLU Artdatabanken

Fishing tips & gear

Rod
Jigging rod 2.1–2.4 m, casting weight 10–35 g, fast action with a sensitive tip
Westin W3 Powerlure
Daiwa Tatula Elite Jigging
Abu Garcia Veritas Jigg
St. Croix Legend Tournament Walleye
Shimano Zodias
Reel
Spinning reel 2500–3000 with a precise drag
Shimano Stradic FL 3000
Daiwa Certate LT 2500
Shimano Vanford 2500
Mainline
Braid 0.12–0.16 mm (10–20 lb)
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.30–0.40 mm, 80–120 cm
Hook
Offset hook 2/0–5/0 depending on lure size
Weight
Jig head 7–28 g
Lures / bait
  • Soft-plastic shads 10–15 cm in natural colors (Westin Shad Teez, Berkley PowerBait Pulse Shad, Keitech Easy Shiner, Savage Gear Cannibal)
  • Slim paddle tails / pintails (Lunker City Slug-Go, Bait Breath U30)
  • Dark colors at night, bright/silver in daytime on cloudy water
Season
May–October. Best night fishing June–August.
Time of day
Dusk, night and dawn; overcast/murky water fishes well by day too.
Tip

Zander have light-sensitive eyes — work drop-offs and edges 3–8 m deep around dusk. Use a sensitive rod tip: the take is often just a light 'tick'. Slow drags along bottom. Trolling with planer boards works well on big lakes.

Full guide
Logged
0
Biggest catch
Season
June-September

Most common methods

Illustration: Spinning
Spinning
Illustration: Trolling
Trolling
Illustration: Bait fishing
Bait fishing

Fishing guides for gös

Frequently asked questions

When is the season for gös?

The peak season for gös in Sweden is June-September.

How big does gös get?

Gös can grow up to 12.0 kg.

What's the best method to catch gös?

Common methods for gös are Spinning, Trolling, Bait fishing.

Which techniques work for gös?

Vertical jig, Trolling, Spinning and Ice fishing — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.

Which bait works best for gös?

Proven baits: Soft-plastic shads 10–15 cm in natural colors (Westin Shad Teez, Berkley PowerBait Pulse Shad, Keitech Easy Shiner, Savage Gear Cannibal), Slim paddle tails / pintails (Lunker City Slug-Go, Bait Breath U30), Dark colors at night, bright/silver in daytime on cloudy water.

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