Bolen
southern mesotrophic stratified lake · 58°N
clarity 4.3 mmax depth 10 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Bolen lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 4 m and splits the lake into two worlds.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (10 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Bolen 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 Bolen
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 Bolen
Bolen 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 Bolen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Stefan Ekpike52 cm
- 2Stefan Ekpike50 cm
- 3Sabine Krügerperch20 cm
- 4Elin Åbergroach16 cm
- 5Bjørn Johansenroach15 cm
- 6Elin Månssonroach15 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmStefan Ek
perch20 cmSabine Krüger
roach16 cmElin Åberg
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