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Burbot ("Lake") Overview


Burbot - Lota lota

The lake is long and has a flat head. It has two dorsal fins.
Even though it is a cod fish, it lives in fresh water and brackish salt water.
The lake thrives best in cold and oxygen-rich waters. It often lives near the bottom in deep water.

Population

Widespread in the northern hemisphere.
Missing for some reason in Bohuslän, otherwise found all over Sweden.

Size and growth

The lake usually amounts to 35-70 cm but can in some cases exceed 80 cm.
Lifespan: At least 11 years.

Record size

Swedish angling record is about 8.50 kg.

Fishing tips

The lake is a cold-water fish that prefers to live on a soft clay bottom in deep water.

Most efficient fishing methods

Information below is based upon thousands of real catch reports from the past two years.
Winter
  1. Jig - Shrimp
  2. Jig - Dead fish
  3. Angling - Dead fish
  4. Jig - maggot
  5. Jig - Balanspirk
  6. Spinning - Spinners between (6-12 grams)
  7. Fishingnet - - No bait worked -
  8. Deadbaiting - Dead fish
  9. Ice fishing - Pirk
  10. Jig - Jig / Soft Bait (fishy)
Spring
  1. Jig - maggot
  2. Spinning - Jig / Soft Bait (fishy)
  3. Spinning - Flies - Streamers
  4. Ice fishing - maggot
  5. Spinning - Jig / Soft Bait (Tail / Grub)
  6. Trolling - Wobbler small (0-10 cm)
  7. Ice fishing - - No bait worked -
  8. Ice fishing - Shrimp
  9. Jig - Mask
  10. Ice fishing - Mask
Summer
  1. Fishingnet - - No bait worked -
  2. Deadbaiting - Mask
  3. Deadbaiting - Maize
  4. Rowing boat trolling - Mask
  5. Angling - Maize
  6. Fly fishing (one handed) - Fly - Tub fly
  7. Ice fishing - Bread
  8. Frog fishing - Heart / Liver
Autumn
  1. Deadbaiting - Dead fish
  2. Fly fishing (one handed) - Flies - Dry Fly
  3. Angling - Dead fish
  4. Spinning - Spinners between (6-12 grams)

Burbot, Avg. Weight (gr)

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