Havsöring fishing guide

Photo of Havsöring

Havsöringen är öringens havslevande form. Eftertraktad sportfisk som fångas längs våra kuster vår och höst.

Fishing tips & gear

Rod
Sea trout rod 3.0–3.6 m, casting weight 12–35 g
Westin W3 Coastal
Daiwa Procyon Coastal
Loop Cross S1 Coastal
Shimano Speedmaster CX Coastal
Reel
Spinning reel 3500–4000
Shimano Stradic FL 4000
Daiwa Certate LT 4000
Penn Conflict II 4000
Mainline
Braid 0.13–0.17 mm (15–20 lb)
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.28–0.35 mm, 1 m
Hook
Treble #6 to #4
Lures / bait
  • Coastal lures (Salty 12–18 g, Spöket 18 g, Magnus 18 g, Hansen Flash, Westin Salty)
  • Slim spinners 10–18 g
  • Snurrebassen / Falkfish Hooker
  • Surf jigs in natural colors
Season
March–June and September–December (low-light months)
Time of day
Dawn, dusk, overcast days fish all day
Tip

Coastal sea trout fishing. Look for windy days with onshore chop. Classic coasts: the southern Scanian coast, Halland coast, Bohuslän coast, Bornholm. Wading in chest waders opens up better casting angles.

Full guide
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Biggest catch
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Season
March-May, September-November

Most common methods

Illustration: Fly fishing
Fly fishing
Illustration: Spinning
Spinning

Frequently asked questions

When is the season for havsöring?

The peak season for havsöring in Sweden is March-May, September-November.

How big does havsöring get?

Havsöring can grow up to 8.0 kg.

What's the best method to catch havsöring?

Common methods for havsöring are Fly fishing, Spinning.

Which techniques work for havsöring?

Spinning and Fly fishing — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.

Which bait works best for havsöring?

Proven baits: Coastal lures (Salty 12–18 g, Spöket 18 g, Magnus 18 g, Hansen Flash, Westin Salty), Slim spinners 10–18 g, Snurrebassen / Falkfish Hooker.

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