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GRANKULLAVIK HOLIDAY
VILLAGE
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ÖLAND ANGLING CENTRE |
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Good fishing and easily
accessible waters make Öland, and especially the north part of Öland, a high class
angling area. Here you can catch a large pike one minute and sea trout the next. At the north tip of the island Öland is Grankullaviken -
a large bay that because of its sheltered location, the inpouring of brackish water, a
long vegetation period and shallow water makes it a highly productive reproduction area
for nourishment organisms and accomodates a variety of fish. To catch pike above 10 kgs is
not unusal and many anglers have experienced their fishing dreams come true at
Grankullavik.
Location
Grankullavik and Öland Angling Centre is situated in the northern part of Öland close to
the south west shore of the Grankulla bay, 40 m from our own fishing waters. |
Fishing waters
Grankullavik has an area of about 660 ha. At the opening of the bay towards the sea three
small islands form a very good shelter from disturbing currents and hard winds. The depth
of the bay is exceptional, most of the bay is only 1 - 3 m deep. Only the sailing channel
between Nabbelund and the north-east point of Öland as well as an area in the centre of
the bay holds a depth of 5 - 6 m. Grankulla bay is an important spawn place to many fishes
and the interchanging of fish with the Baltic and other small bays along the coast means
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Fishing season
Thanks to the mild climate of Öland you can fish almost all the year round. The best time
for pike fishing is in the autumn, from August and up to November. The sea trout is preferably caught in March, April and May and in
the late autumn in October, November and December.
Fishing methods
The pike is most often caught with a spinning rod but also with a fly rod when standing at
the most shallow places. Wobblers in yellow/green colours, spoons made of copper and jigs
in blue or yellow/green colours are usually the best baits. The perch is caught using
small jigs and spinners or with worms or small fry on the hook. Spinning or fly-fishing
from the beach, or wading up to your knees or waist, is the most common if you want to
catch sea trout. Preferably you should use a 10 ft spinning rod with a 0.25 - 0.30 mm
line. Suitable baits are different types of coastal wobblers and long, thin spoons for
coastal fishing. |
Fish
Pike, perch and of course sea trout are the most interesting species and are preferably
caught in the Grankulla bay. Sometimes we also have eel, garfish, whitefish and ide as
well as now and then the sea trout which comes within spinning distance on the west and
east coast of northern Öland.
| Normal weight: |
Ordinary weight |
Record weight |
| Pike |
2-6 kg |
13,0 kg |
| Perch |
0,3 kg |
1,9 kg |
| Sea trout |
2-3 kg |
9,5 kg |
Fishing regulations
Fishing with fishing rods is free in the Grankulla bay as well as along the coast of
Öland. A good rule is not to catch more fish than the family can eat during the day. The
minimum measure for pike and sea trout is 50 cm.
Fishing guides
The guides at Grankullavik know all the places in the area, both for pike and sea trout
fishing. They guide you from their own boat and can also supply you with fishing tackle.
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Boats
20 motor boats, size between 3.8 - 4.5 m with engines between 3 - 6.5 hp, are available to
rent. Anchors, oars, life jackets and 10 l petrol are included in the rent.
Fishing tackle and maps
Fishing tackle can be rented and appropriate baits and other accessories for both spinning
and fly-fishing can be bought at the reception. Maps are delivered together with the
navigation charts. |
Accomodation
Grankullavik Holiday Village, 24 chalets with sea view, is right on the shore of the
Grankulla bay. All chalets have WC, shower, hot and cold water, fridge, electric cooker,
kitchen utensils, electrical heating, micro wave oven, TV and a verandah with garden
furniture and a barbeque. Sel-catering and cleaning. Cleaning of the cabin before you
leave can be ordered via the reception. Bed linen is not included in the price.
Alternative 1
16 chalets of 43 m2, 4 beds in each, living room with pantry and 2 bedrooms, one with bunk
beds, WC and shower.
Alternative 2
8 semi-detached chalets of 53 m2, 6 beds in each, living room, kitchen with fridge and
freezer, 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, WC and shower.
Other activities
Tennis, picking berries and mushrooms, cross country walk through the nature reserve
"Trollskogen", organized walks looking at orchids, beginner's course in angling,
nature and culture activities, golf (10 km away) and of course sunbathing and swimming (at
the 2 km long beach at Böda).
Chalet with 4 beds, 432
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Please enquire for special prices.
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Chalet with 6 beds, 53 2
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Please enquire for special prices.
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Per week
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1700 SEK
~ 185 EUR
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Fishing host
Birger och Liselott Karlsson
Grankullavik SportfiskeCentrum
Grankulla 1470
380 75 Byxelkrok
| Telephone |
+46(0)485 - 240 14 |
| Fax |
+46(0)485 - 240 16 |
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Food
Sel-catering in the chalets. Bakery and cafeteria on the premises, open 1 June until 31
August. There is a restaurant in Byxelkrok, 8 km away, open 1 April until 31 October.
Other service
We have a small grocery shop with angling department, a service building with washing
machines and tumble driers, assembly room, sauna and oven to smoke fish. Bicycles and
fishing tackle can be rented. Playground for children. Visiting anglers get a thorough
information about navigation chart and engines before you start fishing and are adviced
where the best fishing is at the moment.
Equipment
Apart from ordinary fishing equipment you need
clothes to suit the weather and wading trousers for the sea trout fishing.
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