Älgtjärnen
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 60°N
clarity 1.9 mmax depth 13 mpH 6.3oligotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Älgtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.
A small but surprisingly deep pocket (13 m) with steep drops straight down from shore — the bottom falls away fast.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Älgtjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Älgtjärnen
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Here perch lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
Pike is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Älgtjärnen
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Älgtjärnen. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
The fishing here follows the water's own rhythm: dawn and dusk have their windows, fronts close and open them, and the season moves the fish. No two sessions at Älgtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Oskar Wagnerpike55 cm
- 2Linnea Korhonenpike53 cm
- 3Roland Olofssonpike50 cm
- 4Klaus Strandperch25 cm
- 5Per Häggperch21 cm
- 6Tomas Ekperch18 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmLinnea Korhonen
perch21 cmPer Hägg
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