Bjälkkärret
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
clarity 2.9 mmax depth 2 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Bjälkkärret lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Bjälkkärret 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 Bjälkkärret
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 Bjälkkärret
Bjälkkärret holds 3 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach 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 Bjälkkärret are alike.
The catch board
- 1Hanna Johansenroach20 cm
- 2Sören Björkroach17 cm
- 3Jonas Wagnerroach15 cm
- 4Henrik Forsbergroach15 cm
- 5Oskar Norénroach15 cm
- 6Kjell Hedlundroach14 cm
The same water, for real
