Övre Stugsjön
Character of the water
Övre Stugsjön 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 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Övre Stugsjön FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Övre Stugsjön
Fishing Övre Stugsjön
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Övre Stugsjön, carried by id, roach and regnbåge. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Every session at Övre Stugsjön is fished in whatever conditions hold right then — the same pressure, wind and light as over the real water. What bites today isn't what bit the day before, and those who return learn the water for real.
The catch board
- 1Elin Hansenzander41 cm
- 2Erik Sjöbergtrout33 cm
- 3Karin Erikssongrayling32 cm
- 4Rickard Olofssonid31 cm
- 5Rickard Brandttrout30 cm
- 6Wolfgang Krügervendace13 cm