Forstjärnet
mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 4.0 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Forstjärnet lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (4 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Forstjärnet 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 Forstjärnet
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.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
burbot bottom fish
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Burbot holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Forstjärnet
perch, pike and burbot sit at the top of the food chain in Forstjärnet, carried by roach. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Forstjärnet 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
- 1Emil Falkpike54 cm
- 2Elin Hedlundpike53 cm
- 3Emil Vainiopike50 cm
- 4Mikael Björkburbot42 cm
- 5Ida Norénroach15 cm
- 6Petra Ekroach14 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmElin Hedlund
burbot42 cmMikael Björk
roach15 cmIda Norén
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