Farfartjärnen
northern mesotrophic lake · 66°N
clarity 3.4 mmax depth 2 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Farfartjärnen 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 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Farfartjärnen 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 Farfartjärnen
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 Farfartjärnen
Farfartjärnen holds 4 species, with perch and pike 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.
Whoever fishes Farfartjärnen 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
- 1Maria Bakkepike57 cm
- 2Magnus Johansenpike53 cm
- 3Sabine Krügerpike52 cm
- 4Jonas Häggperch20 cm
- 5Sabine Vogelperch18 cm
- 6Andreas Petterssonroach15 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmMagnus Johansen
perch18 cmSabine Vogel
roach15 cmAndreas Pettersson
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