Mört fishing guide

Photo of Mört (Rutilus rutilus)

Mörten är en av våra vanligaste fiskar. Stim av mört finns i nästan alla sötvatten.

Scientific name
Rutilus rutilus

Source: SLU Artdatabanken

Fishing tips & gear

Rod
Float rod 3–5 m (match rod 3.9 m, Bolognese rod 5 m)
Browning Black Magic
Daiwa Connoisseur
Sensas Saturne
Reel
Small match reel, 2500–3000
Mainline
Mono 0.12–0.16 mm
Leader
Leader 0.08–0.12 mm
Hook
#16 to #10
Weight
Float 0.5–2 g
Lures / bait
  • Maggot
  • Sweetcorn
  • Bread
  • Paste
  • Small worm
Season
April–October
Time of day
Daytime
Tip

Feed groundbait (Sensas, Browning) to hold the shoal. Classic bank fishing — great for kids and beginners. Short hooklengths, sensitive floats.

Full guide
Logged
0
Biggest catch
Season
May-September

Most common methods

Illustration: Bait fishing
Bait fishing

Frequently asked questions

When is the season for mört?

The peak season for mört in Sweden is May-September.

How big does mört get?

Mört can grow up to 1.5 kg.

What's the best method to catch mört?

Common methods for mört are Bait fishing.

Which techniques work for mört?

Float / bait and Ice fishing — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.

Which bait works best for mört?

Proven baits: Maggot, Sweetcorn, Bread.

Have you caught Mört?

Log the catch, compare with other anglers and climb the leaderboard.

Log catch
Tip: how to shoot a better catch photo