Balstatjärnarna
northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
clarity 4.8 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Balstatjärnarna 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.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Balstatjärnarna FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 kr.
- Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Balstatjärnarna
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.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Balstatjärnarna
Balstatjärnarna holds 5 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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 Balstatjärnarna are alike.
The catch board
- 1Jukka Korhonenpike51 cm
- 2Emil Åströmpike49 cm
- 3Hanna Petterssonzander42 cm
- 4Fredrik Sundinzander40 cm
- 5Kjell Falkperch18 cm
- 6Emil Vainioruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmJukka Korhonen
zander40 cmFredrik Sundin
perch18 cmKjell Falk
ruffe10 cmEmil Vainio
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