Flaten
southern mesotrophic lake · 57°N
clarity 4.7 mmax depth 15 mpH 6.1mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Flaten 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.
Moderately deep (15 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Flaten 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 Flaten
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
In the clear water zander picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Flaten
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Flaten. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
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 Flaten are alike.
The catch board
- 1Mats Sjöbergpike54 cm
- 2Heike Korhonenpike50 cm
- 3Sören Månssonzander40 cm
- 4Mikko Krügerperch18 cm
- 5Petra Olofssonperch18 cm
- 6Henrik Lundperch18 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmHeike Korhonen
zander40 cmSören Månsson
perch18 cmPetra Olofsson
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