Ala-Koutojärvi
northern mesotrophic lake · 68°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 8 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Ala-Koutojärvi 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 — Ala-Koutojärvi 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 Ala-Koutojärvi
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.
Fishing Ala-Koutojärvi
The species list of Ala-Koutojärvi runs to 3. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
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 Ala-Koutojärvi are alike.
The catch board
- 1Per Krügerpike55 cm
- 2Johan Björkpike50 cm
- 3Sara Johansenperch20 cm
- 4Kjell Brandtperch20 cm
- 5Erik Olofssonperch18 cm
- 6Kjell Karlssonroach16 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmJohan Björk
perch20 cmSara Johansen
roach16 cmKjell Karlsson
The same water, for real
