Älgtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
clarity 4.4 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Älgtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Älgtjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Here roach lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Älgtjärnen
Älgtjärnen holds 4 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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
- 1Karl Månssonpike58 cm
- 2Elin Åbergpike49 cm
- 3Anna Lundroach16 cm
- 4Andreas Johansenroach15 cm
- 5Sören Häggruffe10 cm
- 6Erik Holmruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike58 cmKarl Månsson
roach15 cmAndreas Johansen
ruffe10 cmErik Holm
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