Brattfallvattnet

northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N

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clarity 2.7 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Brattfallvattnet lies in the cold north — a northern 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.

Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Brattfallvattnet FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Brattfallvattnet

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.

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 Brattfallvattnet

The species list of Brattfallvattnet runs to 4. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.

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 Brattfallvattnet are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches

1Mikko Lindqvistpike49 cm
2Maria Åbergperch18 cm
3Fredrik Erikssonperch18 cm
4Stefan Wikströmperch18 cm
5Maria Holmroach15 cm
6Mats Lindqvistroach15 cm

Species records here

pike49 cmMikko Lindqvist

perch18 cmMaria Åberg

roach15 cmMats Lindqvist

The same water, for real

This water's real catch reports — and the logbook for your own.Fångstrapport.sein Swedish

The real bite table for this water — for your next real session.Huggtabell.sein Swedish