Östra Hinnsjön
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 60°N
clarity 1.5 mmax depth 10 mpH 7.1oligotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Östra Hinnsjön lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (10 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Östra Hinnsjön FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Östra Hinnsjön
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 Östra Hinnsjön
Östra Hinnsjön holds 2 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain. 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 Östra Hinnsjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Andreas Olofssonpike59 cm
- 2Per Holmpike58 cm
- 3Sören Lundpike53 cm
- 4Johan Raskpike52 cm
- 5Rickard Olofssonpike50 cm
- 6Maria Holmperch18 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmRickard Olofsson
perch18 cmMaria Holm
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