Abborravan
northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
clarity 3.9 mmax depth 8 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Abborravan lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (8 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Abborravan 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 Abborravan
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
burbot bottom fish
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Burbot holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Abborravan
perch, pike and burbot sit at the top of the food chain in Abborravan, carried by roach. 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 Abborravan are alike.
The catch board
- 1Maria Holmpike50 cm
- 2Stefan Ekperch20 cm
- 3Mikael Nieminenroach16 cm
- 4Lars Holmroach15 cm
- 5Magnus Brandtroach15 cm
- 6Petra Ekroach14 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmMaria Holm
perch20 cmStefan Ek
roach16 cmMikael Nieminen
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