Asketjärmem
mesotrophic lake · 63°N
clarity 4.0 mmax depth 12 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Asketjärmem lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
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.
Moderately deep (12 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Asketjärmem FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 kr.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Asketjärmem
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.
Fishing Asketjärmem
perch sit at the top of the food chain in Asketjärmem. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Asketjärmem 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.
The catch board
- 1Jonas Krügerperch19 cm
- 2Sara Holmperch19 cm
- 3Bjørn Johansenperch18 cm
- 4Ole Weberperch18 cm
- 5Kjell Brandtperch18 cm
- 6Elin Hansenperch18 cm
The same water, for real
