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Torne River

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Torne River, Sweden 🇸🇪

Fly fishers flock here for a chance to land massive Baltic salmon.

For many salmon anglers, the pursuit of a personal best is an obsession—one that draws them to Sweden’s Torne River.

Originating in the icy waters of Lake Torneträsk near the Norwegian border, the Torne River flows southeast for 324 miles before emptying into the Gulf of Bothnia. This wild, scenic river boasts a thriving population of large Baltic salmon, cementing its reputation as a fly-fishing mecca.

Gear

Landing a Torne River salmon requires specialized equipment. Given the size and strength of these fish, anglers favor double-handed rods designed for Spey-style casting, typically ranging from 13 to 16 feet in length and rated for line weights #9–#11.

Reels must hold at least 200 yards of line and feature a smooth, reliable drag. Swappable spools are essential, as conditions often demand adjustments in technique. Most anglers carry two or three sinking lines to accurately target the strike zone.

How to Fly Fish the Torne River

In colder months, large, high-visibility streamers (often tube flies) are effective. These require heavy sinking lines to reach the salmon’s depth. As water warms later in the season, anglers switch to smaller flies with floating or slow-sinking lines. Popular patterns include the Green Highlander, the Usual, and the Red Butt.

Though the river has powerful rapids, anglers focus on calmer runs near the banks, targeting current breaks and the heads or tails of pools. A traditional technique involves casting at a 45° angle downstream, swinging the fly toward the bank, then taking a few steps downstream before retrieving slowly. In warmer months, large dry flies tempt resting salmon in pools.

Species

While other species may inhabit the area, this page focuses on:

Atlantic Salmon

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