Sea trout fishing
Demanding sea trout fishing requires a little more of the fisherman. The sport fishing guide Ulf Rundberg explains why:
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The trout is the Rolls Royce of the fish world! It is a step below
salmon and is a real fighter, that's why they're called silver
torpedoes. At the same time the trout is not easy to catch, so when you
really have one taking the bait it is something you have been longing
for! Trout weighing more than 3 kilos are a real kick to pull up.
From boat and from the shore
In Åland you can
fish for trout almost all year round. The only exception is in June,
July and August. As long as the sea is ice-free you may also fish for
sea trout in the winter.
Trout fishing from the shore can be done as long as there is
ice-free water until mid April. Fishing from the shore by spin fishing
or bait is prohibited from 15 April to 15 June. Fishing from the shore
is best on the windward side as the weather permits. Easiest is to use
a reel, so that you reach outside the breakers. To get far enough out
you may also want to use hip boots.
The best time for sea trout fishing from a boat is in spring, from mid April to the middle of May.
Where to find the sea trout
When you go fishing
for sea trout in spring you should find sunny bays where the
temperature is a bit higher. The sea trout likes sea bottoms with
stones, sand and sea weed. In autumn you'll also find them around open
reefs in the outer archipelago.
In spring the best fishing is by means of spin fishing, fly fishing
or angling with baits like for example shrimp or herring. In spring and
autumn trolling also works.