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Aldersjön

clear oligotrophic forest lake · 63°N
Real lakereal shorelinesources & method
clarity 7.2 mmax depth 4 mpH 6.7oligotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Aldersjön lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake. The water is crystal-clear and the fish skittish in the sharp light.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Aldersjön FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Aldersjön

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.

Fishing Aldersjön

perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Aldersjön, carried by roach. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.

Whoever fishes Aldersjön regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.

General rules of thumb for this kind of water

  • Clear water makes fish light-shy — dawn, dusk and night are usually best.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Fredrik Boströmpike54 cm
  2. 2Fredrik Sundinpike53 cm
  3. 3Kjell Karlssonpike51 cm
  4. 4Stefan Falkroach16 cm
  5. 5Roland Holmroach16 cm
  6. 6Elin Hansenroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmKjell Karlsson
roach16 cmStefan Falk
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